Words of Wisdom
There is much wisdom to be gained reading the letters from E.G. White related to the formation and management of Madison.
“We must plan wisely. God will go before us if we will look to Him as our Counselor and our strength. We need to get away from our selfishness, and begin to work for the Lord in earnest.”
E.G. White, June 13, 1904
“Many obstacles have been placed in the way of the pioneers at the Madison school of a nature to discourage them and drive them from the field. These obstacles were not placed there by the Lord. In some things the finite planning and devisings of men have worked counter to the work of God.”
E.G. White (SpTB11 31.1)
“Let us be careful, brethren, lest we counterwork and hinder the progress of others, and so delay the sending forth of the gospel message.”
E.G. White (SpTB11 31.2)
E.G. White has also given many words of encouragement to help us sustain and grow our faith in the planting and operation of the school.
“I pray that teachers and students may have wisdom and courage to act well their part, and that they may be especially blessed in making the school a success.”
E.G. White (SpTB11 3.3)
“Be of good courage. Do not lose faith. Your heavenly Father has not left you to achieve success by your own endeavors. Trust in Him, and He will work in your behalf. It is your privilege to experience and to demonstrate the blessings that come through walking by faith and not by sight. Work with an eye single to the glory of God. Make the most of your capabilities, and you will increase in knowledge. Those who do the will of God may be permitted to pass through suffering, but the Lord will cause them to triumph at last.”
E.G. White (SpTB11 17.3)
“The Lord will give you spirit and life, if you will not permit yourselves to become discouraged. We trust that from your brethren you may receive the help of harmonious action, of prayers, and of means. But let not one feeling of discouragement be cherished. The Lord has a work for you to do where you are, and those who are doing His work need never be discouraged.”
E.G. White (SpTB11 18.1)
“God will bless the work of those schools that are conducted according to His design.”
E.G. White (SpTB11 28.3)
“The Lord will continue to bless and sustain the workers so long as they follow His counsel.”
E.G. White (SpTB11 32.2)