We May Have Light from Heaven

We are taught in God's word that this is the time, above all others, when we may look for light from heaven. It is now that we are to expect a refreshing from the presence of the Lord. We should watch for the movings of God's providence as the army of Israel watched for “the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry-trees”—the appointed signal that Heaven would work for them.SpTB10 26.2

God can not glorify His name through His people while they are leaning upon man, and making flesh their arm. Their present state of weakness will continue until Christ alone shall be exalted; until, with John the Baptist, they shall say from a humble and reverent heart, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Words have been given me to speak to the people of God: “Lift Him up, the Man of Calvary. Let humanity stand back, that all may behold Him in whom their hopes of eternal life are centered. Says the prophet Isaiah, ‘Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.’ Let the church and the world look upon their Redeemer. Let every voice proclaim with John, ‘Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.’”SpTB10 27.1

It is to the thirsty soul that the fountain of living waters is opened. God declares, “I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground.” The souls that are earnestly seeking for light, and that accept with gladness every ray of divine illumination from His holy word—to such alone light will be given. It is through these souls that God will reveal that light and power which will lighten the whole earth with His glory.SpTB10 27.2