Today's Devotional: "I Will Save Thy Children"

But thus saith the Lord, even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children. 

Isaiah 49:25

     The youth are the objects of Satan's special attacks.  {FLB 269.2}

     Wherever we turn, the battle goes on unceasingly. . . . Multitudes of the youth are swept away by the overwhelming tide of evil. In every earnest Christian heart the question rises, "Why, oh, why, in a land of Bibles and Christian teaching, can the adversary of souls exert over our youth a power so mighty, so unrestrained?" The reason is apparent. Parents are neglecting their solemn responsibility.  {FLB 269.3}

     If a field is left uncultivated, a crop of weeds is sure to appear. So it is with children. If the soil of the heart is uncultivated, Satan sows his seeds of anger and hatred, selfishness and pride, and they quickly spring up, to bear a harvest that parents reap with bitter regret. Too late they see their terrible mistake.  {FLB 269.4}

     One of the signs of the "last days" is the disobedience of children to their parents.  {FLB 269.5}

     The sin of rebellion against parental authority, lies at the very foundation of the misery and crime in the world today.  {FLB 269.6}

     Jesus loves children and youth. He rejoices when He sees Satan repulsed in his efforts to overcome them. Many a youth is in imminent peril through manifold temptations, but the Saviour has the tenderest sympathy for him, and sends His angels to guard and protect him. He is the Good Shepherd, ever ready to . . . seek for the lost, straying sheep.  {FLB 269.7}

     Parents stand in the place of God to their children, and they will have to render an account, whether they have been faithful to the charge committed to their trust.  {FLB 269.8}

     [Christian parents,] be true to your trust. God will help you. Guided by Him, your children will grow up to bless and honor you in this life and in the life to come. {FLB 269.9}

Ellen G. White
The Faith I Live By

Today's Devotional: Working Together

Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 

Galatians 6:2

     Children as well as parents have important duties in the home. They should be taught that they are a part of the home firm. They are fed and clothed and loved and cared for; and they should respond to these many mercies by bearing their share of the home burdens, and bringing all the happiness possible into the family.  {FLB 268.2}

     Even the little ones should be trained to share in the daily work, and should be made to feel that their help is needed and is appreciated. The older ones should be their parents' assistants, entering into their plans, and sharing their responsibilities and burdens. Let fathers and mothers take time to teach their children, let them show that they value their help, desire their confidence, and enjoy their companionship, and the children will not be slow to respond. Not only will the parents' burden be lightened, and the children receive a practical training of inestimable worth, but there will be a strengthening of the home ties and a deepening of the very foundations of character.  {FLB 268.3}

     Work is good for children; they are happier to be usefully employed a large share of the time; their innocent amusements are enjoyed with a keener zest after the successful completion of their tasks. Labor strengthens both the muscles and the mind. Mothers may make precious little helpers of their children.  {FLB 268.4}

     The approval of God rests with loving assurance upon the children who cheerfully take their part in the duties of domestic life, sharing the burdens of father and mother.  {FLB 268.5}

     If children were taught to regard the humble round of everyday duties as the course marked out for them by the Lord, . . . how much more pleasant and honorable would their work appear. To perform every duty as unto the Lord, throws a charm around the humblest employment, and links the workers on earth with the holy beings who do God's will in heaven. {FLB 268.6}

Ellen G. White
The Faith I Live By

Today's Devotional: Silken Cords of Affection

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. 

Ephesians 4:32

     The principle inculcated by the injunction, "Be kindly affectioned one to another" (Romans 12:10), lies at the very foundation of domestic happiness.  {FLB 267.2}

     Unkindness, complaining, and anger shut Jesus from the dwelling. I saw that angels of God will flee from a house where there are unpleasant words, fretfulness, and strife.  {FLB 267.3}

     Gentle manners, cheerful conversation, and loving acts will bind the hearts of children to their parents by the silken cords of affection and will do more to make home attractive than the rarest ornaments that can be bought for gold.  {FLB 267.4}

     Tender affection should ever be cherished between husband and wife, parents and children, brothers and sisters. Every hasty word should be checked, and there should not be even the appearance of the lack of love one for another. . . . Children are to respect and reverence their parents, and parents are to manifest patience, kindness, and affection for their children. Each one should seek in every possible way to please and make happy the members of the family circle.  {FLB 267.5}

     Acts of kindness. . . . will bind hearts together, and will draw them closer to the heart of Him from whom every generous impulse springs. The little attentions, the small acts of love and self-sacrifice, that flow out from the life as quietly as the fragrance from a flower--these constitute no small share of the blessings and happiness of life.  {FLB 267.6}

     Oh, what rays of softness and beauty shone forth in the daily life of our Saviour! What sweetness flowed from His very presence! The same spirit will be revealed in His children. Those with whom Christ dwells will be surrounded with a divine atmosphere. Their white robes of purity will be fragrant with perfume from the garden of the Lord. Their faces will reflect light from His, brightening the path for stumbling and weary feet. {FLB 267.7}

Ellen G. White
The Faith I Live By

Camp Meeting 2013

It’s official! This year’s camp meeting will be held on October 29 – November 3 at the Royal Valley Free SDA Church.

The theme will be “Christ Our Example,” giving special focus to the work of Medical Missionary Evangelism.
We have very special speakers this year, including

• Pastor Willie Manipol, a pastor and naturopathic doctor who founded the Corinthian Naturopathic College in Glendale, California;
• Sis. Juliet Tano, a self-supporting medical missionary based in Iloilo, who comes with extensive education and experience in the field of health and natural healing; and
• Sis. Monica Hahn, a bright and eager young woman originally from California but is currently based in Cavite to do work as a self-supporting medical missionary.

So yes, this camp meeting promises to be storehouse of manifold blessings waiting to be opened for everyone who will attend. Do come and bring your family and friends.

Updates will be posted on this blog so watch out for those.


God bless!