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Verse:But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. —Romans 5:8
William W. Prescott (1855–1944) was an influential educator, editor, and administrator who helped shape the Adventist educational system.
In the February 23, 1893, General Conference Daily Bulletin, Prescott stated that “all our doctrines have their basis in a proper knowledge of the gospel, and grow out of a belief in Jesus Christ as a living personal Savior.” In his undated pamphlet entitled Victory in Christ, he left us the following insightful statement.
This is what touches my heart.
It has always been easy for me to believe that God loves the world, and that Jesus loves His church, but I could never see any reason why He should love me. I have found, however, that there is no reason, so far as I am concerned.
The explanation is simple enough when I look to Him and not to myself. He is love. Love is the very essence of His being. Love is His life.
Love is the atmosphere in which He lives. He loves because He lives. His love does not seek out the worthy, but the unworthy. Therefore He loves me.
Jesus deals with us as individuals.
His heart is large enough, His love is great enough, His knowledge is comprehensive enough, for the personal touch with each one.
He knows me by name, just as He calls all the infinite number of stars by their names. He knows my experiences. He sympathizes with me in my trials and temptations. He loves me as if I were the only object of His love... Each morning I choose to accept His love. Each morning I choose to love and work for Him.
Each morning I say to Him, “Thy love has round [sic] me and drawn me, and I am Thine.” I am at liberty to leave Him at any moment, but I am held by bonds that do not chafe—the silken cords of love. I do not wish to do anything in which I cannot cooperate with Him. He rules me with a rod of love, and life’s joy and sweetness are found in the closest association with Him. Do you know that He loves you? You are missing the best thing in life if your heart is not the shrine of His love.