The unity, the harmony, that should exist among the disciples of Christ, is described in these words: "That they may be one, as we are." But how many there are who draw off, and seem to think that they have learned all they need to learn. Brethren, where is your burden for these? Have you been to them to invite them to come and seek God, and hear the word that has been precious to you? Are you enjoying light, and still willing to let others remain in darkness? We want all our brethren to have the same blessing that we have. Those who choose to stand on the outskirts of the camp, cannot know what is going on in the inner circle. They must come right into the inner courts, for as a people we must be united in faith and purpose. Jesus has prayed that his disciples all might be one--"As thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me." It is through this unity that we are to convince the world of the mission of Christ, and bear our divine credentials to the world. "And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one." This is what we want. This is what we are waiting for,--more of the glory of Christ to lighten our pathway, that we may go forth with that glory shining in our countenances, that we may make an impression upon those with whom we shall come in contact.


Review and Herald 11/03 1890

Kristus bad for enighed iblandt Sine disciple.

Den enhed og harmoni, der burde herske blandt Kristi disciple, er beskrevet i følgende ord: "Så de må være ét ligesom vi." Men hvor er der mange, der trækker sig tilbage og synes at mene, at de har lært alt, hvad der er nødvendigt at lære. Brødre, hvor er jeres ansvar for disse? Har I inviteret dem til at komme og søge Gud og høre det ord der er dyrebart for jer? Nyder I lyset medens I er villig til at lader andre blive i mørket? Vi ønsker at alle vores brødre skal have de samme velsignelser som vi har. De, der vælger at stille sig i udkanten af lejren, kan ikke vide, hvad der foregår i dens midte. De må komme helt ind i midten, for vi må som et folk være forenet i tro og mål. Jesus bad om at alle hans disciple måtte være et. "Hellig dem i sandheden; dit ord er sandhed. Ligesom du har udsendt mig til verden, har jeg også udsendt dem til verden." Joh 17,17-18. Det er gennem dette fællesskab, vi overbeviser verden om Kristi mission og viser vort Guddommelige stempel for verden. "Den herlighed, du har givet mig, har jeg givet dem, for at de skal være ét, ligesom vi er ét," Joh 17,22. Det er det vi ønsker. Det er det vi venter på, mere af Kristi lys til at oplyse vor sti, at vi må gå fremad med det hellige lys på vores ansigter, at vi må gøre et indtryk på dem vi kommer i kontakt med.

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