# Ellen White on God's Timing Ellen White addressed the concept of God's timing primarily in the context of prophetic events and our readiness for Christ's return. She taught that the times and the seasons God has put in his own power" (1888 959.2), emphasizing that God has deliberately withheld specific knowledge of timing from us because we would not make a right use of it if he did" (1888 959.2). ## Why God Conceals Exact Timing Ellen White explained that God's wisdom in not revealing precise times serves a protective purpose. She wrote that a condition of things would result from this knowledge among our people that would greatly retard the work of God in preparing a people to stand in the great day that is to come" (1888 959.2). Rather than living in "time excitement" or becoming engrossed with speculations in regard to the times and the seasons which God has not revealed" (1888 959.2), believers are called to a different posture. ## Our Proper Response to God's Timing Instead of trying to predict exact times, Jesus instructed His disciples to "watch," but not for definite time. Ellen White described our position as those who are listening for the orders of their Captain: they are to watch, wait, pray, and work, as they approach the time for the coming of the Lord" (1888 959.2). She was clear that no one will be able to predict just when that time will come: for 'of that day and hour knoweth no man'" (1888 959.2). ## The Urgency of the Present Moment While we cannot know exact times, Ellen White emphasized the urgency of the present: "We are nearing the close of this earth's history; soon we shall stand before the great white throne. Soon your time for work will be forever past" (
7T 15.3).
She counseled believers to watch for opportunities to speak a word in season to those with whom you come in contactand not to "wait to become acquainted before you offer them the priceless treasures of truth" (
7T 15.3). This same urgency appears in her counsel to young people: "Your opportunities for work will soon be past. Therefore work while it is called today" (YI June 24, 1897, par. 2). The emphasis is always on faithful action in the present rather than speculation about future timing. ## God's Appointed Time for Action Ellen White also recognized that God has His appointed times for specific actions. She wrote about how God sometimes changes our plans according to His timing, recounting how one night's instruction changed my ideas materiallyabout building a meeting house (
13MR 355).
She also warned that when God's appointed time comes to send retribution on men for their insolence and their disregard of His law,no earthly power can prevent it (
MTC 46.4). The practical application is clear: we are to work diligently in the present, trusting God's wisdom in concealing exact prophetic timing, while remaining spiritually alert and ready for Christ's return at any moment. --- 💡 **Anda mungkin juga ingin menjelajahi:**
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