EGW WritingsPsalms 102

Prophets and Kings

Chapter 31—Hope for the Heathen

PK 370.1

In the years that followed the occupation of the Promised Land, the beneficent designs of Jehovah for the salvation of the heathen were almost wholly lost sight of, and it became necessary for Him to set forth His plan anew. “All the ends of the world,” the psalmist was inspired to sing, “shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before Thee.” “Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.” “The heathen shall fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth Thy glory.” “This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord. For He hath looked down from the height of His sanctuary; from heaven did the Lord behold the earth; to hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death; to declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and His praise in Jerusalem; when the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord.” Psalm 22:27; 68:31; 102:15, 18-22.

The Review and Herald

June 17, 1915

RH June 17, 1915, Art. A, par. 9

In the years that followed the occupation of the Promised Land, the beneficent designs of Jehovah for the salvation of the heathen were almost wholly lost sight of, and it became necessary for him to set forth his plan anew. “All the ends of the world,” the psalmist was inspired to sing, “shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.” Psalm 22:27. “Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.” Psalm 68:31. “The heathen shall fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.” “This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord. For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the Lord behold the earth; to hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death; to declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; when the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord.” Psalm 102:15, 18-22.

From Splendor to Shadow

Chapter 31—Isaiah’s “Good News” for All the Nations

SS 195.3

No distinction of nationality, race, or caste is recognized by God. All men are one by creation; all are one through redemption. Christ came to demolish every wall of partition, to throw open every compartment of the temple courts, that every soul may have free access to God. His love is so broad, so deep, so full, that it penetrates everywhere. It lifts out of Satan’s influence those who have been deluded by his deceptions and places them within reach of the throne of God. “All the ends of the world,” the psalmist was inspired to sing, “shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before Thee.” “Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.” “The heathen shall fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth Thy glory.” “From heaven did the Lord behold the earth; to hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death; to declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and His praise in Jerusalem; when the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord.” Psalm 22:27; 68:31; 102:15, 19-22.

Ye Shall Receive Power

Nothing More Invincible, December 15

YRP 358.4

As, seeing the sinfulness of sin, we fall helpless before the cross, asking forgiveness and strength, our prayer is heard and answered. Those who present their petitions to God in Christ’s name will never be turned away. The Lord says, “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out” (John 6:37). “He will regard the prayer of the destitute” (Psalm 102:17). Our help comes from Him who holds all things in His hands. The peace that He sends is the assurance of His love to us.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 9 (1894)

Ms 65, 1894

9LtMs, Ms 65, 1894, par. 8

If we believe in the power of Jesus’ name, and present our petitions to God in His name, we shall never be turned away. The Lord says “To this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word.” [Isaiah 66:2.] The psalmist says, “He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.” [Psalm 102:17.] Our help cometh from God who holds all things in His own hands. Our peace is in the assurance that His love is exercised toward us. If faith grasped this assurance, we have gained all; if we lose this assurance all is lost. When we surrender all we have and are to God and are placed in trying and dangerous positions, coming in contact with Satan, we should remember that we shall have victory in meeting the enemy in the name and power of the Conqueror. Every angel would be commissioned to come to our rescue when we thus depend upon Christ, rather than we should be permitted to be overcome. But we need not expect to get the victory without suffering, for Jesus suffered in conquering for us. While we suffer in His name, while we are called upon to deny appetite and to withdraw ourselves from lovers of pleasure, we should not murmur but should rather rejoice that we are privileged in a very small degree to be a partaker with Christ of the trial, the sacrifice, the self-denial and the suffering that our Lord endured on our behalf that we might obtain eternal salvation.

Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8

Warnings Against Presumption

8T 285.4

“The Lord’s throne is in heaven:
His eyes behold, His eyelids try, the children of men.”
“From the height of His sanctuary” “He hath looked down.” Psalm 11:4; 102:19.

The Ministry of Healing

Searching Into Divine Mysteries

MH 438.4

“The Lord’s throne is in heaven:
His eyes behold, His eyelids try, the children of men.”
“From the height of His sanctuary” “He hath looked down;”
“From the place of His habitation He looketh
Upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
He fashioneth their hearts alike;
He considereth all their works.”
“Let all the earth fear the Lord:
Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.” Habakkuk 2:20; Psalm 99:1-3; 11:4; 102:19; 33:14, 15, 8.

Lift Him Up

The Law of Life for the Universe, February 1

LHU 46.1

In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. Psalm 102:25, NIV.

Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2

Chapter 81—Safe Mind Therapy

2MCP 736.4

Do not think you are left to do impossible things. Do not expect impossible things of others. Paul may plant, and Apollos water, but God giveth the increase (see 1 1 Corinthians 3:6). “Of old hast Thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of Thy hands. They shall perish, but Thou shalt endure” (Psalm 102:25, 26). “They all shall wax old as doth a garment; and as a vesture shalt Thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail” (Hebrews 1:11, 12).—Letter 86a, 1893.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 8 (1893)

Lt 86a, 1893

8LtMs, Lt 86a, 1893, par. 54

The Infinite will work with His power to give you efficiency. Do not think you are left to do impossible things. Do not expect impossible things of others. Paul may plant, and Apollos water, but God giveth the increase. “Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are in the work of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou shalt endure.” [Psalm 102:25, 26.] “They all shall wax old as doth a garment; and as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou are the same, and thy years shall not fail.” [Hebrews 1:11, 12.]