For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end. Hebrews 3:14
Many of he greatest scholars and statesmen, the world's most eminent men, will in these last days turn from the light because the world by wisdom knows not God. Yet God's servants are to improve every opportunity to communicate the truth to these men. Some will acknowledge their ignorance of the things of God and will take their place as humble learners at the feet of Jesus, the Master Teacher.
In every effort to reach the higher classes, the worker for God needs strong faith. Appearances may seem forbidding, but in the darkest hour there is light above. The strength of those who love and serve God will be renewed day by day. The understanding of the Infinite is placed at their service, that in carrying out His purposes they may not err. Let these workers hold the beginning of their confidences firm unto the end, remembering that the light of God's truth is to shine amid the darkness that enshrouds our world. The faith of the consecrated worker is to stand every test brought to bear upon it. God is able and willing to bestow upon His servants all the strength they need and to give them the wisdom that their varied necessities demand. He will more than fulfill the highest expectations of those who put their trust in Him. (The Acts of the Apostles, 241, 243)
Reflection: We stand by going forward. We are to increase in strength that we may remain faithful unto Him. He is able and willing to give us the Holy Spirit, but we must have firmness and decision, maintaining under all circumstances a living faith in Jesus.