More Faith & Power

Is there not enough faith or power – in your life or mission?

As Ellen White asked about Israel’s similar problem, an angel explained. He also told how to improve our faith and power in a very real way.

“I [Ellen White] asked the angel, why was there no more faith and power in Israel?”

He said, “Ye (you) let go of the arm of the Lord too soon…

“Press your petitions to the throne, and hold on by strong faith. The promises are sure. Believe ye receive the things ye ask for, and ye shall have them.”

I was then pointed to Elijah. He was subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly. His faith endured the trial. Seven times he prayed before the Lord, and at last the cloud was seen. I saw that we had doubted the sure promises, and wounded the Savior by our lack of faith. Said the angel,

“Gird the armor about thee, and above all take the shield of faith; for that will guard the heart, the very life, from the fiery darts of the wicked.”

If the enemy can lead the despondent to take their eyes off from Jesus, and look to themselves, and dwell upon their own unworthiness, instead of dwelling upon the worthiness of Jesus, His love, His merits, and His great mercy, he will get away their shield of faith and gain his object; they will be exposed to his fiery temptations. The weak should therefore look to Jesus, and believe in Him; they then exercise faith.

Early Writings, pg 73.