Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me!

Jesus, save me! What Can I do to be saved? Don't pass me by, Jesus. Save me.

Is this the cry of your heart?

In this same dream, Ellen saw people traveling abroad. She asked the angel if they were all messengers. The angel said some were traveling without a message. These ones would have to give an account to God for every dollar used this way. People have starved and died without hearing the gospel because these people used this money on pleasure.

"Such will have to give an account to God for every dollar they have used in traveling where it was not their duty to go, because that money might have helped on the cause of God; and for the lack of the spiritual food that might have been given them by God's called and chosen messengers, had they had the means, souls have starved and died. I saw that those who have strength to labor with their hands and help sustain the cause were as accountable for their strength as others were for their property." {EW 50.2}Early Writings page 50, by Ellen White

  I am so pained in my heart. What can I do to help them see their danger? I remember the tears of Jesus as He said, how He wanted to gather people under His wings for safety but they refused to come for shelter.

Luke 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killed the prophets, and stoned them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen [doth gather] her brood under [her] wings, and ye would not! 
13:35 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until [the time] come when ye shall say, Blessed [is] he that cometh in the name of the Lord. 

GOD'S WINGS
After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage.

One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree.   Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, He knocked over the bird with a stick. When he gently struck it, Three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother's wings.
The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree And had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. Then the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother had remained steadfast.

Because she had been willing to die, those under the cover of her wings would live. "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find
refuge." (Psalm 91:4)

You need to get under God's wings. Repent and believe in Jesus. He died for you. Believe all He says. He does not lie. Believe and obey everything God says, He never changes His law. Believing and obeying puts you under His wings.

A Keeper of a Prison Cries for Help

What Can I do to be Saved?

God enjoyed the attitude of the missionaries and their music so much, He made the ground shake. My imagination sees the earth trembling as the King of the Universe comes close to His faithful missionaries who have been brave for Him. Imagine His feet tapping to the music of His faithful soldiers. The ground shook and the jail was torn apart by the earthquake God made. The jailer was about to kill himself because in the dark he was sure his prisoners had escaped. His punishment for loss of prisoners was death. Paul and Silas had influenced everyone there that night by their singing. All the prisoners seemed to know why there was an earthquake. They all stayed and Paul and Silas told the jailer not to kill himself. He dropped his sword and hurried into the dungeon jail. He wanted to see these missionaries who had no revenge in their hearts. He had a dread in his heart that his life was empty without God. He wanted the cheerfulness and peace seen in those missionaries even when they were being beaten and made fun of. He saw the light of heaven on their faces. He wanted what they had. He fell at the feet of the missionary prisoners and asked, "What must I do to be saved?" The answer was to believe on Jesus. It was so simple. The jailer washed up the wounds and they had a great Bible study with the jailer's family and all the inmates in the prison.

  Notice that immediately there was a change of how the jailer treated the missionaries. He realized these missionaries had something different. He wanted their peace. This is evidence that he was saved by believing. When you find truth and act on it, you will receive more truth. John  14 and 15 says, if you love God, you will keep the commandments, and God will show Himself to you.  (John 14:21, 23 and John 15:11)God showed himself to the jailer and the inmates that night. Those who believe Jesus, believe what He says. They believe everything He says not just choosing to obey what they want.

A Rich Man Cries Out for Help Mt. 19:16-22

 Jesus did not have wealth, comfort and ease when He lived here but He was full of joy and peace. He gently told the man what was needed. The man went away sadly and gave up on hoping for heaven. He loved his wealth more than God. Jesus wanted to fill this man's heart with the greatest joy he could ever have.

I used to look at the  story  of the sad rich man and puzzled over it. At first I felt it did not apply to me. I was not wealthy by American standards.   Then as I went into other countries to share the gospel, I realized I was wealthy both in goods and in gospel treasure. I cried to Jesus to help me give. Just having a car, telephone, food and a shelter placed me in a wealthy position in the world standards. Now I am willing to go without items of expensive foods, hair dressing costs, unnecessary clothing, and vacation trips so I can use every dime and dollar for spreading the gospel. I have never had more fun in all my life. Going on faith adventures for Jesus has brought a closeness to Jesus that I want more of. I can't get enough. He is really fun to know. His imagination is full of surprises for me. I ask Him for something and He comes up with a solution that totally shocks me. He has fun surprising me. Since He owns the cabins on a thousand hills, I know He can make anything we need for sharing HIS GOSPEL. He has designed the plans for HIS cabin and He will provide.  All homes and treasures will be destroyed by quakes, fires, volcanoes, floods and other disasters but we know something that will last forever. It is a relationship with Jesus. It is the Gospel truth about Him that wins hearts for heaven to live forever where there is no pain, crime, sorrow, or sadness. Songs of joy will ring from our hearts to see millions there because of our sharing.

When I go to shop, I am still tempted but I pray before I go into town that Jesus will help me use the funds He trusts me with. My time, talents, and money are His now. We must work while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work. There will be a famine in the land for the WORD of God. That means it will soon be difficult to share the gospel. 

We will soon see Jesus coming in the clouds. Now is the time to hold nothing back for living in ease. It is time to place it all in the hands of Jesus to finish the work of telling all about Jesus. Instead of turning away sadly, we need to trust Jesus will bring that greater joy and peace that His missionaries had as they endured persecution while they shared their faith. We must be willing to be beaten up  because of our sharing.

He sold everything to get the Pearl

Jesus is just about to leave the Most Holy Room where judgment has been going on since 1844. Very soon Jesus will end that work. Then probation will be closed. When that door of mercy is closed the selfish will stay selfish and those giving to share the gospel will have no more work to do. Disasters will destroy businesses and homes and all will come to an end after a period of wild upheavals in nature. It will take time for it to happen. Men's hearts will fail them for fear. People will be hungry to hear the gospel but all web sites sharing Bible truths will be gone, Bibles will be destroyed, and no one will be preaching anymore. Now is the time to ask "WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED?"

Others have cried out this question. How about you? The following quotation describes what happens when you really want to be saved.

All are judged by the law that never changes. (Exodus 20) Ask Jesus to help you keep this law.

"Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his Judgment is come." {GC88 368.3}
Sinners inquired with weeping, "What must I do to be saved?" Those whose lives had been marked with dishonesty were anxious to make restitution. All who found peace in Christ longed to see others share the blessing. The hearts of parents were turned to their children, and the hearts of children to their parents. The barriers of pride and reserve were swept away. Heart-felt confessions were made, and the members of the household labored for the salvation of those who were nearest and dearest. Often was heard the sound of earnest intercession. Everywhere were souls in deep anguish, pleading with God. Many wrestled all night in prayer for the assurance that their sins were pardoned, or for the conversion of their relatives or neighbors. {GC88 369.1}

  So my dear friend, this is what we must do to be saved.

Give it all to Jesus and trust Him to bring us the will to keep His commandments. Ask Him to create in you a clean heart. (Ps. 51)

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Mathew 10:38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 
10:39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 
10:40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 
10:41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward. 
10:42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold [water] only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. 

More Special promises for those who help missionaries, 

and this one is my favorite:

"Everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God." 1 John 4:7. {DA 638.1}
Those whom Christ commends in the judgment may have known little of theology, but they have cherished His principles. Through the influence of the divine Spirit they have been a blessing to those about them. Even among the heathen are those who have cherished the spirit of kindness; before the words of life had fallen upon their ears, they have befriended the missionaries, even ministering to them at the peril of their own lives. Among the heathen are those who worship God ignorantly, those to whom the light is never brought by human instrumentality, yet they will not perish. Though ignorant of the written law of God, they have heard His voice speaking to them in nature, and have done the things that the law required. Their works are evidence that the Holy Spirit has touched their hearts, and they are recognized as the children of God. {DA 638.2}
How surprised and gladdened will be the lowly among the nations, and among the heathen, to hear from the lips of the Saviour, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me"! How glad will be the heart of Infinite Love as His followers look up with surprise and joy at His words of approval! {DA 638.3}

 In the years of missionary service, I have had the privilege of seeing Jesus in the eyes of people who had never heard the Bible truth. I have had them minister to my comfort and had them lift heavy burdens I carried. I have experienced them caring for me even at the peril of their own lives. I am thrilled to tell you that God has His people everywhere in this world. They are honest and long for the light we have. We must show them God's beautiful truth and invite them to HIS mansions He has prepared for them.

  I have had the most tender services rendered in washing the clothes of my children, cooking for us, and taking us places. They have carried water, and tended to me when I was sick. I have had them reach up and brush a tear off my face and bring us flowers and gifts of love. I have slept in their beds and seen that left them only to sleep on the floor. God will reward them for their love.

  I have seen them tenderly carry my sleeping children, cradling them and comforting them. I have seen them go without eating to give us their own food. With great respect and love, they have called me doctor and listened attentively as I told them of My best friend Jesus. Their love came from honest hearts open and hungry for the Bible hope of salvation. It is a delight and privilege to feed the hungry lambs simple stories Jesus told. There is no other joy on this earth that feeds the soul like this.

  As we left the little villages in Mexico we could hear all the tape players playing the Scripture music and Bible story tapes we had given out by the hundreds in Spanish. I pray the courts of heaven will ring with their songs.

  If I had my 50 years to live over, I would chose again to be God's missionary. God chose and led in my training. It was more fun to be out working than studying but preparation increases the number of ways to help others. Jesus has always provided the resources for His work. He uses His people to do this. What a privilege to be a part of His work.