EGW WritingsEphesians 1

The Desire of Ages

Chapter 20—“Except Ye See Signs and Wonders”

DA 200.4

The nobleman wanted to see the fulfillment of his prayer before he should believe; but he had to accept the word of Jesus that his request was heard and the blessing granted. This lesson we also have to learn. Not because we see or feel that God hears us are we to believe. We are to trust in His promises. When we come to Him in faith, every petition enters the heart of God. When we have asked for His blessing, we should believe that we receive it, and thank Him that we have received it. Then we are to go about our duties, assured that the blessing will be realized when we need it most. When we have learned to do this, we shall know that our prayers are answered. God will do for us “exceeding abundantly,” “according to the riches of His glory,” and “the working of His mighty power.” Ephesians 3:20, 16; 1:19.

Homeward Bound

What We Need to Learn About Prayer, May 12

HB 153.6

The nobleman wanted to see the fulfillment of his prayer before he should believe; but he had to accept the word of Jesus that his request was heard and the blessing granted. This lesson we also have to learn. Not because we see or feel that God hears us are we to believe. We are to trust in His promises. When we come to Him in faith, every petition enters the heart of God. When we have asked for His blessing, we should believe that we receive it, and thank Him that we have received it. Then we are to go about our duties, assured that the blessing will be realized when we need it most. When we have learned to do this, we shall know that our prayers are answered. God will do for us “exceeding abundantly,” “according to the riches of His glory,” and “the working of His mighty power.” (Ephesians 3:20, 16; 1:19.)—The Desire of Ages, 198, 200.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Ms 51, 1903

18LtMs, Ms 51, 1903, par. 11

The great Medical Missionary was exalted because He humbled Himself. He gave himself as an entire holy sacrifice for man. He descended to the very lowest depths of humiliation, that man, when obeying the commands of God, may realize that Christ has trodden the path of self-denial and cross-bearing. The Saviour took upon Himself the infirmities of humanity, and on this earth lived a sinless life that men should have no fear that because of the weakness of human nature they would not be able to overcome. He ascended to heaven to plead for us, that we might be raised to sit together with Him in the heavenly places “far above all principality and power.” [Ephesians 1:21.]

The Faith I Live By

Built on the Rock, October 31

FLB 310.5

“The head of every man is Christ.” God, who put all things under the Saviour’s feet, “gave him to be the head over ... the church.” 1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 1:22.110The Desire of Ages, 414.

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Honored of Heaven, July 28

JNN 222.1

And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church.—Ephesians 1:22

The Desire of Ages

Chapter 45—The Foreshadowing of the Cross

DA 414.3

“The head of every man is Christ.” God, who put all things under the Saviour’s feet, “gave Him to be the head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him that filleth all in all.” 1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 1:22, 23. The church is built upon Christ as its foundation; it is to obey Christ as its head. It is not to depend upon man, or be controlled by man. Many claim that a position of trust in the church gives them authority to dictate what other men shall believe and what they shall do. This claim God does not sanction. The Saviour declares, “All ye are brethren.” All are exposed to temptation, and are liable to error. Upon no finite being can we depend for guidance. The Rock of faith is the living presence of Christ in the church. Upon this the weakest may depend, and those who think themselves the strongest will prove to be the weakest, unless they make Christ their efficiency. “Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm.” The Lord “is the Rock, His work is perfect.” “Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him.” Jeremiah 17:5; Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 2:12.

From Heaven With Love

Chapter 45—The Foreshadowing of the Cross

HLv 279.5

“The head of every man is Christ.” God, who put all things under the Saviour’s feet, “gave Him to be the head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him that filleth all in all.” 1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 1:22, 23. The church is built on Christ as its foundation. It is not to depend on man or be controlled by man. Many claim that a position of trust in the church gives them authority to dictate what other men shall believe and do. The Saviour declares, “All ye are brethren.” Matthew 23:8. Upon no finite being can we depend for guidance. The Rock of faith is the living presence of Christ in the church. Those who think themselves the strongest will prove to be the weakest, unless they make Christ their efficiency. See Jeremiah 17:5; Psalm 2:12.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 109, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 109, 1902, par. 14

In giving Christ, God gave all the facilities of heaven. His pledges of help are made to every troubled soul. None need be afraid of defeat, if they walk righteously and gratefully before Him with all humility of mind. Christ has won the victory over the enemy; and in every conflict with the powers of darkness we have the assurance of His pledge, “All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth.” [Matthew 28:18.] The Lord God of heaven “hath put all things under” Christ’s “feet, and gave Him to be the head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fulness of Him that filleth all in all.” [Ephesians 1:22, 23.]