I notice you've referenced **
2SM 263** along with what appear to be other source codes (PPAZ p. 173,
IPH 2012). Let me share what this passage reveals. This excerpt comes from a deeply personal letter Ellen White wrote in 1903 to a brother who had just lost his wife. In it, she shares a vision God gave her the previous Sabbath night about this woman's eternal destiny. Ellen White conveyed powerful comfort, writing: "I saw that she was sealed and would come up at the voice of God and stand upon the earth, and would be with the 144,000" (
2SM 263.3). This reveals her understanding of a special resurrection for certain faithful believers who died before Christ's return. She counseled the grieving family not to mourn excessively, explaining that "we need not mourn for her; she would rest in the time of trouble, and all that we could mourn for was our loss in being deprived of her company" (
2SM 263.3).
This reflects her belief that death is a peaceful rest, and that this woman would be spared the trials of the final time of trouble. The letter also contains an urgent appeal to the children, particularly one named F: "I warn F and the rest of the children to prepare to meet Jesus, and then they will meet their mother again, nevermore to be parted" (
2SM 263.4). Ellen White challenged them not to let their mother's faithful warnings and prayers be in vain, urging them to give their hearts to God without delay. This passage demonstrates Ellen White's belief in a special resurrection of certain faithful ones before the general resurrection, her pastoral sensitivity in times of grief, and her conviction that family reunions await the faithful in eternity. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:**
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