God Saves Those Who Received His Seal ㅡ
“And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, everyone that shall be found written in the book.” (Daniel 12:1).
Our own course of action will determine whether we shall receive the seal of the living God or be cut down by the destroying weapons.
Already a few drops of God’s wrath have fallen upon the earth; but when the seven last plagues shall be poured out without mixture into the cup of His indignation, then it will be forever too late to repent and find shelter.
No atoning blood will then wash away the stains of sin.
When this time of trouble comes, every case is decided; there is no longer probation, no longer mercy for the impenitent.
The seal of the living God is upon His people.
This small remnant, unable to defend themselves in the deadly conflict with the powers of earth that are marshaled by the dragon host, make God their defense.
The decree has been passed by the highest earthly authority that they shall worship the beast and receive his mark under pain of persecution and death.
May God help His people now, for what can they then do in such a fearful conflict without His assistance!
Courage, fortitude, faith, and implicit trust in God’s power to save do not come in a moment.
These heavenly graces are acquired by the experience of years.
By a life of holy endeavor and firm adherence to the right the children of God were sealing their destiny.
Beset with temptations without number, they knew they must resist firmly or be conquered.
They felt that they had a great work to do, and at any hour they might be called to lay off their armor; and should they come to the close of life with their work undone, it would be an eternal loss.
(Testimonies for the Church Volume 5 212, 213)