Other Intelligent Life on Earth. Part [14] 09/21/2026 (Morning thought)

Daniel 4:35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

As the controversy extends into new fields, and the minds of the people are called to God’s down-trodden law, Satan is astir. The power attending the message will only madden those who oppose it. The clergy will put forth almost superhuman efforts to shut away the light, lest it should shine upon their flocks. By every means at their command they will endeavor to suppress the discussion of these vital questions.

The church appeals to the strong arm of civil power, and in this work, papists and Protestants unite. As the movement for Sunday enforcement becomes more bold and decided, the law will be invoked against commandment-keepers. They will be threatened with fines and imprisonment, and some will be offered positions of influence, and other rewards and advantages, as inducements to renounce their faith.

To this time we are now hastening, and the Christian in our day should not be distracted by what is taking place at home and abroad. There are persons who are greatly concerned about the midterms and the outcome thereof. Let not the things of this world distract us from our mission, because God is still in control of the affairs of men. We therefore end with a passage of Scripture which would reinforce the truth that God is still in control, and He still rules and overrules in the affairs of men.

Daniel 4:34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the Most-High, and I praised and honored him that lives forever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Other Intelligent Life on Earth. Part [13] 09/21/2026 (Evening thought)

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?

Especially will this be the case for the remnant who would be chosen by God to carry His last message of mercy to a dying world. Persons are to cultivate the faith of Jesus, by trusting implicitly in God alone. This level of trust does not come suddenly but must become a part of our everyday experiences, where we keep our eyes on Jesus no matter what man may or may not do. The habit of focusing on man will get many people into trouble.

When Daniel predicts that Michael will stand up, we should understand that statement in the context of some grave emergency, that will call for additional reinforcements and the direct interventions coming from the God of heaven…. [Early Writings pp 270] The company of guardian angels around them had been doubled, and they were clothed with an armor from their head to their feet. They moved in exact order, like a company of soldiers.

[Early Writings pp 270] I heard those clothed with the armor speak forth the truth with great power. It had effect. The honest who had been prevented from hearing the truth now eagerly laid hold upon it. They had been hungering and thirsting for truth; it was dearer and more precious than life. I asked what had made this great change. An angel answered, “It is the latter rain, the refreshing from the presence of the Lord, the loud cry of the third angel.”

Joel 2:23 Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!