Chapter 41—September, 1849
Ellen White: “Soon Every Case Will be Decided.”
Dear Brethren and Sisters—SDD 27.1
In this time of trial, we need to be encouraged, and comforted by each other. The temptations of Satan are greater now, than ever before; for he knows that his time is short, and that very soon, every case will be decided, either for Life, or for Death. It is no time to sink down beneath discouragement, and trial now; but we must bear up under all our afflictions, and trust wholly in the mighty God of Jacob....SDD 27.2
We have but a little space of time left to work for God. Nothing should be too dear to sacrifice, for the salvation of the scattered and torn flock of Jesus. Those who make a covenant with God by sacrifice now, will soon be gathered home to share a rich reward, and possess the new kingdom forever and ever....SDD 27.3
When Jesus leaves the Sanctuary, then he that is holy and righteous, will be holy and righteous still; for all their sins will then be blotted out, and they will be sealed with the seal of the living God. But those that are unjust and filthy, will be unjust and filthy still; for then there will be no Priest in the Sanctuary to offer their sacrifices, their confessions, and their prayers before the Father’s throne. Therefore, what is done to rescue souls from the coming storm of wrath, must be done before Jesus leaves the Most Holy Place of the Heavenly Sanctuary.SDD 27.4
The Lord has shown me that precious souls are starving, and dying for want of the present, sealing truth, the meat in due season; and that the swift messengers should speed on their way, and feed the flock with the present truth. I heard an Angel say, “speed the swift messengers, speed the swift messengers; for the case of every soul will soon be decided, either for Life, or for Death.”—Ellen G. White, The Present Truth, September 1849, pp. 31-32.SDD 27.5
Ellen White appears to be telling her readers that:SDD 27.6
1. Probation for the entire world has not yet closed.SDD 27.7
2. The object of her missionary endeavors was primarily, but not necessarily exclusively, “the scattered and torn flock,” a reference to those who had been part of the Millerite movement.SDD 27.8