Joel 2:11 And the Lord shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the Lord is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?
[Last day Events pp 204>205] In the last solemn work few great men will be engaged. God will work a work in our day that few anticipate. He will raise up and exalt among us those who are taught rather by the unction of His Spirit than by the outward training of scientific institutions. These facilities aren’t to be despised or condemned; they are ordained of God.
But they can furnish only the exterior qualifications. God will manifest that He is not dependent on learned, self-important mortals. It is discipline of spirit, cleanness of heart and thought that is needed. This is of more value than brilliant talent, tact, or knowledge. An ordinary mind, trained to obey a “Thus saith the Lord,” is better qualified for God's work than are those who have capabilities but do not employ them rightly.”
Therefore, as the latter rain begins to fall in copious showers all around us, let us cherish and cultivate a willing heart and ready mind to wait on God for His will to be made known, and when it is, let us be like the heavenly ministers, who went straight forward, not turning as they went.
Joel 2:32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!