special_opportunities_for_evangelism

The transcription discusses the importance of taking advantage of large gatherings, such as the St. Louis Fair, to present the truth and spread the message of Christ. Just as Jesus used these opportunities to reach large crowds and convert many, ministers should also be present at such events to share the light of truth and distribute leaflets containing the present truth. It is emphasized that these gatherings are valuable opportunities to reach and heal many people. Seventh-day Adventists are called upon to arise and shine, as their light has come and the glory of the Lord is upon them. Heading, Special Opportunities for Evangelism, subheading, at large gatherings like St. Louis Fair. I was given instruction that as we approach the end, there will be large gatherings in our cities, as there has recently been in St. Louis, and that preparations must be made to present the truth at these gatherings. When Christ was upon this earth, he took advantage of such opportunities. For every large number of people was gathered for any purpose, his voice was heard, clear and distinct, giving his message. And as a result, after his crucifixion and ascension, thousands were converted in a day. The seed was sown by Christ, sang deep into the hearts, and germinated. And when the disciples received the gift of the Holy Spirit, the harvest was gathered in. The disciples went forth and preached the word everywhere with such power that fear fell upon their opposers, and they dared not do that which they would have done had not the evidence been so plain that God was working. At every large gathering, some of our ministers should be in attendance. They should work wisely to obtain a hearing and get the light of the truth before as many as possible. We should improve every such opportunity as that presented by the St. Louis Fair. At all such gatherings, there should be present men whom God can use. Leaflets containing the light of the present truth should be scattered among the peoples like the leaves of autumn. To many who attend these gatherings, these leaflets would be as the leaves of the tree of life, which are for the healing of the nations. I send you this, my brethren, that you may give it to others. Those who go forth to proclaim the truth shall be blessed by him who has given them the burden of proclaiming this truth. The time has come when, as never before, seventh-day Adventists are to arise and shine, because their light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon them. Letter 296-1909