From the Pen

From the Pen Did you know that Ellen White had a twin sister? Her name was Elizabeth, but she called her Lizzie. Ellen loved her sister very much and because Lizzie had not accepted Jesus as her Savior, Ellen shared Jesus’ love with her sister whenever she had the opportunity. Here are some excerpts from a letter Ellen wrote to Lizzie when they were both older.

Dear Sister Lizzie:
I have just received and read your letter. I will say with those you mention, I cannot see how you can write with such a crippled hand, and I feel very sad over your condition of helplessness....

I love to speak of Jesus and His matchless love.... I have not one doubt of the love of God and His care and His mercy and ability to save to the utmost all who come unto Him. That which I have seen of His precious love is a reality to me. The doubts expressed by those who know not the Lord Jesus Christ have no effect on me. God so loved the world that He gave His only beloved Son that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish but have Twin sisters: Ellen and Elizabetheverlasting life.

Don’t you believe on Jesus, Lizzie? Do you not believe He is your Saviour? That He has evidenced His love for you in giving His own precious life that you might be saved? All that is required of you is to take Jesus as your own precious Saviour. I pray most earnestly that the Lord Jesus shall reveal Himself to you.... Your life in this world is not one of pleasure but of pain; and if you will not doubt Jesus but believe that He died to save you, if you will come to Him just as you are, and give yourself to Jesus and grasp His promises by living faith, He will be to you all that you can desire....

What more could God do for you, more than He has done, to make you love Him? Lizzie, believe, simply believe that Jesus means just what He says. Take Him at His word and hang your helpless soul on Jesus Christ....

Your Sister

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