26 (Psalm 71:17). A Place for Consecrated Youth—God gives all an opportunity in this life to develop character. All may fill their appointed place in His great plan. The Lord accepted Samuel from his very childhood, because his heart was pure, and he had reverence for God. He was given to God, a consecrated offering, and the Lord made him, even in his childhood, a channel of light. A life consecrated as was Samuel’s is of great value in God’s sight. If the youth of today will consecrate themselves as did Samuel, the Lord will accept them and use them in His work. Of their life they may be able to say with the psalmist, “O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works” (Manuscript 51, 1900).{2BC 1010.5}

26 (Sal. 71,17). Et sted til helligede unge. - Gud giver alle en anledning i dette liv til at udvikle karakter. Alle må udfylde deres indrettede sted i Hans store plan. Herren accepterede Samuel helt fra hans barndom, fordi hans hjerte var rent, og han havde ærbødighed for Gud. Han fik givet Gud et helligt offer, og Herren gjorde ham til en lysets kanal, - også i hans barndom. Et liv der var så helliget som Samuels liv var er af stor værdi i Guds øjne. Hvis de unge i dag ville hellige sig selv, ligesom Samuel gjorde, vil Herren acceptere dem og bruge dem i Hans arbejde. De vil kunne sige om deres liv sammen med salmisten: ”Gud, du har vejledt mig fra min ungdom af, dine undere har jeg forkyndt til nu.” (MS 51, 1900).