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Ellen White teaches that to everyone who accepts His grace or offers themselves for service, God has given an individual task and the power to achieve great results. She specifically noted that "To everyone who will serve Him, Christ has given his individual task" (17MR 318.2). In her writings, she emphasized that this responsibility is not limited to a specific group of people. She explained that "To everyone who becomes a partaker of His grace the Lord appoints a work for others" (MH 148.2). This call extends to every individual, whether they are a "minister of the word, the missionary nurse, the Christian physician, the individual Christian, whether he be merchant or farmer, professional man or mechanic" (MH 148.2). Every enterprise we engage in is meant to be a means of revealing the gospel to others. Furthermore, Ellen White highlighted that when we dedicate ourselves fully to this service, God provides the necessary strength. She wrote, "To everyone who offers himself to the Lord for service, withholding nothing, is given power for the attainment of measureless results" (MH 160.2). This divine empowerment allows for "great things" to be accomplished, even bringing a sense of the future heavenly state into our lives today (MH 160.2). Practically, this means that your daily life and work are your mission field. You are considered a "trustee for the world," an executor of God's will to share sacred truth with those around you (5T 207.1). By maintaining a Christlike character and a winning influence, you fulfill the "dignity and glory" of this God-given trust (5T 207.1). In summary, God has given every believer a specific role and the power to fulfill it, regardless of their station in life, so that they may help others and reveal His grace. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about the responsibility of different professions, like farmers or merchants, in sharing the gospel? • How does God empower those who offer themselves fully for His service? • What does it mean to be a "trustee for the world" regarding sacred truth? --- 📚 **99 passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=%22To+everyone)

Ellen White explicitly states that **"God deals with men as individuals, giving to everyone his work"** (TM 488.1). She emphasizes that this is a personal assignment from God that requires a direct, living connection with Him. In her writings, she frequently returned to this theme, noting that . This work is not assigned to a group as a whole, but to each person individually. She explained that **"To everyone God has entrusted talents"** and that these specific gifts are intended to be used **"to help one another to walk in the narrow path"** (2MCP 431.2). It is through this unselfish service that we actually improve and increase the talents God has given us. She further clarified that this individual work is part of a broader divine plan. She wrote that . This means that whether a person has **"talents of means and influence"** or other abilities, they are expected to listen for God's voice telling them what to do and to have a . Practically, this counsel teaches that no one is without a purpose in God's cause. Your specific work involves taking the **"blessings which are so liberally bestowed"** and communicating them to others (PK 716.2). By maintaining a **"living connection with the Father and the Son,"** you can fulfill the unique role God has designed specifically for you (SpTB09 18.1). In conclusion, Ellen White teaches that every person has a God-given responsibility and a unique set of talents to be used for the benefit of others and the advancement of His truth. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • How do our individual talents help others on the "narrow path"? • What did Ellen White say about the importance of a "living connection" in doing our work? • How does God use different institutions as agencies for His work?