Those Written in the Book of Life
There shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation
even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every
one that shall be found written in the book. Dan. 12:1.
As we approach the perils of the last days, the temptations of the enemy become
stronger and more determined. Satan has come down in great power, knowing that
his time is short; and he is working "with all deceivableness of
unrighteousness in them that perish." The warning comes to us through God's
Word, that, if it were possible, he would deceive the very elect. {LHU 347.2}
Wonderful events are soon to open before the world. The end of all things is at
hand. The time of trouble is about to come upon the people of God. Then it is
that the decree will go forth forbidding those who keep the Sabbath of the Lord
to buy or sell, and threatening them with punishment, and even death, if they
do not observe the first day of the week as the Sabbath.
"And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for
the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never
was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy
people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book."
By this we see the importance of having our names written in the book of life.
All whose names are registered there will be delivered from Satan's power, and
Christ will command that their filthy garments be removed, and that they be
clothed with His righteousness. "And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of
hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man
spareth his own son that serveth him."
In the time of trouble, Satan stirs up the wicked, and they encircle the people
of God to destroy them. But he does not know that "pardon" has been written
opposite their names in the books of heaven. He does not know that the command
has been given, "Take away the filthy garments" from them, clothe them with
"change of raiment," and set "a fair mitre" upon their heads.
The promise made to Joshua is made to all the remnant people of God: "if thou
wilt walk in my ways [not in your own ways], and if thou wilt keep my charge,
then thou shalt also judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will
give thee places to walk among these that stand by." Who are these that stand
by? They are the angels of God. Could our eyes be opened, as were those of the
servant of Elisha at Dothan, we should see evil angels all around us, urging
their presence upon us, and watching for an opportunity to tempt and overthrow
us; we should also see holy angels guarding us, and with their light and power
pressing back the evil angels (Historical Sketches, pp. 155, 156).
>From Lift Him Up - Page 347
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