"LET HIM TAKE HOLD OF MY STRENGTH"

"Let Him Take Hold of My Strength"

Those who come into sacred relation with the Yahuwah of heaven are not left to the natural weakness and infirmity of their natures. They are invited by the Saviour: "Let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me." (Isaiah 27:5). The righteousness of Yahushua is imputed unto them, and he gives them power to become sons of Yahuwah. The world loses all attraction for them; for they seek a better country, an eternal world, a life that is to continue through never-ending ages. This is the theme of their thought and conversation. The word of Yahuwah becomes exceedingly precious. They discern spiritual things. They rejoice in "that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great Yahuwah and our Saviour Yahushua."(Titus 2:13). They long to see the King in his beauty, the angels that have never fallen, and the land of unfading bloom.

In the pathway of all who seek the crown, is the cross. If we would become partakers with Yahushua of his glory, we must be willing to share with him in his sufferings. If we would reflect his glorious image, we must be submissive to the divine molding; we must follow in the footsteps of the Man of Calvary. Yahuwah has claims upon every one of us. He created us, he redeemed us with an infinite sacrifice. He has promised the overcomer the great rewards of eternity. Why do we cling to anything that is offensive to him? Why not separate from every sin, and perfect holiness before him? The only reward for sin is unutterable woe and death; but the righteous shall be at his right hand in fullness of joy, in his presence, where are pleasures forevermore.

"Beloved, now are we the sons of Yahuwah, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be; but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is." (1 John 3:2). What a promise is this, that we may share in the glory of our Redeemer! The bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness shine upon the servants of Yahuwah, and they are to reflect his rays. Yahushuaians are to make it manifest that there is a Yahuwah on the throne of the universe whose character is worthy of praise and imitation. As Yahushua is pure in his sphere, so man may be pure in his sphere. Those who have, by beholding, become changed into the moral image of Yahushua, will put on immortality and incorruption at his appearing, and will be caught up to be forever with the Master.

All heaven is interested in our salvation. The angels of Yahuwah are walking up and down the streets of these cities, and marking the deeds of men. They record in the books of Yahuwah's remembrance, the words of faith, the acts of love, the humility of spirit; and in that day when every man's work shall be tried of what sort it is, the work of the humble follower of Yahushua will stand the test, and will receive the commendation of Heaven. "Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father."(Matthew 13:34).

We are too faithless. We do not take the promises of Yahuwah, and drink in their rich meaning. We let doubts shut out the consolation of the assurances of Yahuwah. Suppose a man were condemned to death, but before the sentence was executed, a noble who was able to free him, had compassion upon him, and said, "I will die in his stead," and the fetters were removed, the prisoner went free, while the noble died. What gratitude would awaken in the doomed man's heart! He would never forget his deliverer. The deed of the noble would be heralded to all parts of the world. This is what Yahushua, the Prince of heaven, has done for us. When we were under the condemnation of death, he came to rescue us, to set us free from the bondage of Satan, and to deliver us from everlasting death. With his own precious blood he paid the penalty of our transgression. Does not gratitude awaken in your heart for this wonderful love? Is it not your determination to yield all you have and are to the service of such a Saviour? Will you not become a laborer together with Yahuwah, seeking the salvation of those for whom Yahushua died?

You will lose nothing by connecting with the King of the universe. He "is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy." (Jude 24). He will welcome you to the home of the blest. There you will see that "our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." (2 Corinthians 4:17). "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which Yahuwah hath prepared for them that love him." (1 Corinthains 2:9). What greater evidence could we ask of the love of Yahuwah, than he has given? Let us dwell upon his rich promises, till our hearts are melted into tenderness and devotion.

Yahushua invites you, in words that touch the heart with their compassionate love and pity. He says: "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28). Have you experienced this blessed rest, or do you slight this invitation to make a confidant of Yahushua? Do you pour out your trials and grievances into human ears? Do you go for help to those who cannot give you rest, and neglect the loving call of the mighty Saviour? Have faith in Yahuwah. Believe in the precious promises. Go to Yahushua in childlike simplicity, and say, "Master, I have borne these burdens as long as I can, and now I lay them upon the Burden-bearer." Do not gather them up again, but leave them all with Yahushua. Go away free, for Yahushua has set you free. He said, "I will give you rest." Take him at his word. Instead of your own galling yoke of care, wear the yoke of Yahushua. He says: "My yoke is easy, and my burden is light."Learn of him; for he is "meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." Fix your eyes upon Yahushua. He is the light of the world, and he declares, "He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." (John 8:12).

You can show to the world that there is power in the religion of Yahushua. Yahushua will help those who seek him with all their hearts, to overcome the world, the flesh, and the Devil. When you follow the light, walking in the path of truth, you will reflect the rays of glory, and be like a city set upon a hill that cannot be hid. When the books of remembrance shall be opened, your words, your deeds of love, will be acceptable before Yahuwah; your robes, washed in the blood of the Lamb, will be spotless; the righteousness of Yahushua will be put upon you, and you will be given a new, an immortal name.

By: Ellen White
Review and Herald
September 16, 1890