Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9 - Ellen G. White

salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God
which worketh in you both to will and to do of His
good pleasure." (Philippians 2:12, 13) The miracleworking
power of Christ's grace is revealed in the
creation in man of a new heart, a higher life, a
holier enthusiasm. God says: A new heart also will
I give you." (Ezekiel 36:26) Is not this, the renewal
of man, the greatest miracle that can be performed?
What cannot the human agent do who by faith
takes hold of the divine power?
Remember that in working with Christ as your
personal Saviour lies your strength and your
victory. This is the part all are to act. Christ is the
way, the truth, and the life. He declares: "Without
Me ye can do nothing." (John 15:5) And the
repentant, believing soul responds: I can do all
things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
(Philippians 4:13) To those who do this comes the
assurance: As many as received Him, to them gave
He power to become the sons of God." (John 1:12)
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