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The Desire of Ages / Re: The Desire of Ages--78--Calvary
« Last post by JimB on January 07, 2026, 07:22:18 AM »
Amen, sister Dorine, we are safe ground as we keep our eyes on Christ and that is how Christ was able to rest in this terrible ordeal by remembering the Father's acceptance and love.

  Amid the awful darkness, apparently forsaken of God, Christ had drained the last dregs in the cup of human woe. In those dreadful hours He had relied upon the evidence of His Father's acceptance heretofore given Him. He was acquainted with the character of His Father; He understood His justice, His mercy, and His great love. By faith He rested in Him whom it had ever been His joy to obey. And as in submission He committed Himself to God, the sense of the loss of His Father's favor was withdrawn. By faith, Christ was victor.

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The Desire of Ages / Re: The Desire of Ages--78--Calvary
« Last post by Dorine on January 07, 2026, 01:41:12 AM »
Satan with his fierce temptations wrung the heart of Jesus. The Saviour could not see through the portals of the tomb. Hope did not present to Him His coming forth from the grave a conqueror, or tell Him of the Father's acceptance of the sacrifice. He feared that sin was so offensive to God that Their separation was to be eternal. Christ felt the anguish which the sinner will feel when mercy shall no longer plead for the guilty race. It was the sense of sin, bringing the Father's wrath upon Him as man's substitute, that made the cup He drank so bitter, and broke the heart of the Son of God.

He suffered all this so that you and I may have eternal life. It is our choice and no one else's. Even God does not force us to serve Him against our will. What a God we serve. May the scene of Calvary linger in our thoughts as we go through this day. Temptation will not find any ground in our hearts. Only as we take our eyes off of Jesus do we fall into temptation.
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Bread of Life / Re: Justification by Faith
« Last post by JimB on January 06, 2026, 07:34:28 PM »
Justification by Faith - Part 3 of 3

ST March 20,  1893

In the prophecy of Daniel it was recorded of Christ that “he shall make reconciliation for iniquity, and bring in everlasting righteousness.” By his perfect obedience he has satisfied the claims of the law, and my only hope is found in looking to him as my substitute and surety, who obeyed the law perfectly for me. By faith in his merits I am free from the condemnation of the law. He clothes me with his righteousness, which answers all the demands of the law. I am complete in him who brings in everlasting righteousness. He presents me to God in the spotless garment of which no thread was woven by any human agent. All is of Christ, and all the glory, honor, and majesty are to be given to the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sins of the world. ST March 20,  1893, par. 1

 Many think that they must wait for a special impulse in order that they may come to Christ; but it is necessary only to come in sincerity of purpose, deciding to accept the offers of mercy and grace that have been extended to us. We are to say, Christ died to save me. The Lord’s desire is that I should be saved, and I will come to Jesus just as I am without delay. I will venture upon the promise. As Christ draws me, I will respond. The apostle says, “With the heart man believeth unto righteousness.” No one can believe with the heart unto righteousness, and obtain justification by faith, while continuing the practice of those things which the word of God forbids, or while neglecting any known duty. ST March 20,  1893, par. 2 Genuine faith will be manifested in good works; for good works are the fruits of faith. As God works in the heart, and man surrenders his will to God, and cooperates with God, he works out in the life what God works in by the Holy Spirit, and there is harmony between the purpose of the heart and the practice of the life. Every sin must be renounced as the hateful thing that crucified the Lord of life and glory, and the believer must have a progressive experience by continually doing the works of Christ. It is by continual surrender of the will, by continual obedience, that the blessing of justification is retained. ST March 20,  1893, par. 3

 Those who are justified by faith must have a heart to keep the way of the Lord. It is an evidence that a man is not justified by faith when his works do not correspond to his profession. James says, “Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was his faith made perfect?” The faith that does not produce good works does not justify the soul. “Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.” “Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.” ST March 20,  1893, par. 4

Imputation of the righteousness of Christ comes through justifying faith, and is the justification for which Paul so earnestly contends. He says: “Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe; for there is no difference; for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus; whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God.... Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid; yea, we establish the law.” ST March 20,  1893, par. 5

Grace is unmerited favor, and the believer is justified without any merit of his own, without any claim to offer to God. He is justified through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, who stands in the courts of heaven as the sinner’s substitute and surety. But while he is justified because of the merit of Christ, he is not free to work unrighteousness. Faith works by love and purifies the soul. Faith buds and blossoms and bears a harvest of precious fruit. Where faith is, good works appear. The sick are visited, the poor are cared for, the fatherless and the widows are not neglected, the naked are clothed, the destitute are fed. Christ went about doing good, and when men are united with him, they love the children of God, and meekness and truth guide their footsteps. The expression of the countenance reveals their experience, and men take knowledge of them that they have been with Jesus and learned of him. Christ and the believer become one, and his beauty of character is revealed in those who are vitally connected with the source of power and love. Christ is the great depositary of justifying righteousness and sanctifying grace. ST March 20,  1893, par. 6

 All may come to him, and receive of his fullness. He says, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Then why not cast aside all unbelief and heed the words of Jesus? You want rest; you long for peace. Then say from the heart, “Lord Jesus, I come, because Thou hast given me this invitation.” Believe in him with steadfast faith, and he will save you. Have you been looking unto Jesus, who is the author and finisher of your faith? Have you been beholding him who is full of truth and grace? Have you accepted the peace which Christ alone can give? If you have not, then yield to him, and through his grace seek for a character that will be noble and elevated. Seek for a constant, resolute, cheerful spirit. Feed on Christ, who is the bread of life, and you will manifest his loveliness of character and spirit. ST March 20,  1893, par. 7

(Concluded)
EGW Writings: https://egwwritings.org/read?panels=p820.21606&index=0
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Bread of Life / Re: A Verse for Today
« Last post by rahab on January 06, 2026, 03:04:40 PM »
Psalm 34:7
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
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The Desire of Ages / Re: The Desire of Ages--77--In Pilate's Judgment Hall
« Last post by Richard Myers on January 06, 2026, 08:18:50 AM »
What a wonderful revelation of the character of our Savior!  And, a revelation of the wickedness of the leaders of Israel.

  Thus by choosing a heathen ruler, the Jewish nation had withdrawn from the theocracy. They had rejected God as their king. Henceforth they had no deliverer. They had no king but Caesar. To this the priests and teachers had led the people. For this, with the fearful results that followed, they were responsible. A nation's sin and a nation's ruin were due to the religious leaders.....When Pilate declared himself innocent of the blood of Christ, Caiaphas answered defiantly, "His blood be on us, and on our children." The awful words were taken up by the priests and rulers, and echoed by the crowd in an inhuman roar of voices. The whole multitude answered and said, "His blood be on us, and on our children".........That awful cry ascended to the throne of God. That sentence, pronounced upon themselves, was written in heaven. That prayer was heard. The blood of the Son of God was upon their children and their children's children, a perpetual curse.    

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The Desire of Ages / Re: The Desire of Ages--76--Judas
« Last post by Dorine on January 06, 2026, 04:36:27 AM »
Christ's discourse in the synagogue concerning the bread of life was the turning point in the history of Judas. He heard the words, "Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink His blood, ye have no life in you." John 6:53. He saw that Christ was offering spiritual rather than worldly good. He regarded himself as farsighted, and thought he could see that Jesus would have no honor, and that He could bestow no high position upon His followers. He determined not to unite himself so closely to Christ but that he could draw away. He would watch. And he did watch.

How many times do we see this same attitude today? It's becoming bolder and many are being taken with it. I've been witnessing people who were firm in this message rejecting anything to do with a spiritual surrender of the heart. As teachers they are drawing many away from the truth of God and offering them a new way that will save them while sinning. The reasonings are satanic but have a bewitching power over others. Yet they are allowed to stand in the pulpit and before the church as teachers telling others that not everything in the bible is inspired. Oh how we need to be in God's word to know what is truth and not allow anyone or thing sway us from believing and following God's word. 
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The Desire of Ages / Re: The Desire of Ages--75--Before Annas and the Court of Caiaphas
« Last post by Dorine on January 06, 2026, 04:23:36 AM »
While the degrading oaths were fresh upon Peter's lips, and the shrill crowing of the cock was still ringing in his ears, the Saviour turned from the frowning judges, and looked full upon His poor disciple. At the same time Peter's eyes were drawn to his Master. In that gentle countenance he read deep pity and sorrow, but there was no anger there.    
  The sight of that pale, suffering face, those quivering lips, that look of compassion and forgiveness, pierced his heart like an arrow. Conscience was aroused. Memory was active. Peter called to mind his promise of a few short hours before that he would go with his Lord to prison and to death. He remembered his grief when the Saviour told him in the upper chamber that he would deny his Lord thrice that same night. Peter had just declared that he knew not Jesus, but he now realized with bitter grief how well his Lord knew him, and how accurately He had read his heart, the falseness of which was unknown even to himself.

We may think we know ourselves well but Jesus knows our every motive and sees in us what we can not see ourselves unless our hearts are open with constant watching and praying. When we err, Jesus is not pointing His finger at us. His heart breaks when our connection with Him is broken. When His convicting power reaches us may we run to Him as the baby chicks run to their mother in times of danger.
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The Desire of Ages / Re: The Desire of Ages--76--Judas
« Last post by Philip T on January 06, 2026, 04:06:14 AM »
  Judas had naturally a strong love for money; but he had not always been corrupt enough to do such a deed as this. He had fostered the evil spirit of avarice until it had become the ruling motive of his life. The love of mammon overbalanced his love for Christ. Through becoming the slave of one vice he gave himself to Satan, to be driven to any lengths in sin.

The power of a secret cherished sin, Satan can use it until he gains control of our lives, leading to our destruction. Can we surrender all to Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us, will we allow God to finish the good work in us?
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Bread of Life / Re: A Verse for Today
« Last post by rahab on January 05, 2026, 04:52:10 PM »
You’re welcome Richard
Yes all the promises are conditional and may we meet those conditions!

God reminds us over and over again these wonderful promises.  If only we would believe Him.

Psalm 34:6
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
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The Desire of Ages / Re: The Desire of Ages--75--Before Annas and the Court of Caiaphas
« Last post by Philip T on January 05, 2026, 11:19:04 AM »
  It was in sleeping when Jesus bade him watch and pray that Peter had prepared the way for his great sin. All the disciples, by sleeping in that critical hour, sustained a great loss. Christ knew the fiery ordeal through which they were to pass. He knew how Satan would work to paralyze their senses that they might be unready for the trial. Therefore it was that He gave them warning. Had those hours in the garden been spent in watching and prayer, Peter would not have been left to depend upon his own feeble strength. He would not have denied his Lord. Had the disciples watched with Christ in His agony, they would have been prepared to behold His suffering upon the cross. They would have understood in some degree the nature of His overpowering anguish. They would have been able to recall His words that foretold His sufferings, His death, and His resurrection. Amid the gloom of the most trying hour, some rays of hope would have lighted up the darkness and sustained their faith.

We see the power of prayer here; by sleeping and not praying in the garden with Jesus, they did not receive the power, wisdom, and knowledge from God to stand faithful in the hour of their temptation. Do we neglect a powerful prayer life, we need this one-on-one time where we can come boldly before the throne of God, that we may stand in the end of time, faithful to our Lord.
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