3. What is God’s plan for us? Jeremiah 29:11.
NOTE: ‘One day alone is ours, and during this day we are to live for God. For this one day, we are to place in the hand of Christ, in solemn service, all our purposes and plans, casting all our care upon Him, for He careth for us. “In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.”’ Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, page 101.
‘Let us not make ourselves miserable over tomorrow’s burdens. Bravely and cheerfully carry the burdens of today. Today’s trust and faith we must have. But we are not asked to live more than a day at a time. He who gives strength for today will give strength for tomorrow.’ Signs of the Times, November 5, 1902.
‘Our heavenly Father measures and weighs every trial before He permits it to come upon the believer. He considers the circumstances and the strength of the one who is to stand under the proving and test of God, and He never permits the temptations to be greater than the capacity of resistance.’ Mind, Character and Personality, volume 2, page 473.
4. What counsel does Scripture give to us? Psalm 90:12.
NOTE: ‘I would call upon all to be wide-awake. The time in which we are now living is the only probation we shall have. The perils of the last days are upon us. Erelong the opportunity to gain eternal life by obedience to God’s commandments will be forever gone. If the invitations given now are refused, if we persist in disobedience, we shall have no second probation. “Choose you this day whom ye will serve, God or Mammon. Now, while it is called today, if ye will hear His voice, harden not your hearts, lest it be the last invitation of mercy.’ Review & Herald, December 15, 1896.