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Adventistische Schriften über: "Ellen White: Comfort in Persecution and Imprisonment"
Answer
Ellen White emphasizes that no prison walls can separate the connection between the soul and Christ, because angels bring light and peace to believers in solitary cells. In times of persecution Christ reveals Himself especially close to His followers, stands beside them in earthly courts, and grants them comfort as well as supernatural strength. The trials serve not to destroy but to cleanse character and lead to a deeper recognition of one's dependence on God.
Divine Presence in Captivity
Although enemies may throw them into prison, the prison walls cannot cut off communication between their souls and Christ. One who sees each of their weaknesses, who is familiar with every trial, stands above all earthly powers; and angels will come to them in solitary cells and bring light and peace from heaven. The prison will be like a palace; for the rich in faith dwell there, and the gloomy walls will be illuminated by heavenly light, just as when Paul and Silas prayed at midnight in the prison of Philippi and sang hymns of praise.
Christ as Support before Court and in Imprisonment
The storm‑tested soul is never more dearly loved by its Redeemer than when it suffers slander for the sake of truth. ... When the believer stands before the thresholds of earthly courts for the sake of truth, Christ stands at his side. When he is confined within prison walls, Christ reveals Himself to him and delights his heart with His love. When he suffers death for Christ's sake, the Savior says to him: They may kill the body, but they cannot harm the soul.
Unshakable Joy in Persecution
They recalled their Master's words that they should rejoice exceedingly when they are persecuted for Christ's sake; for their reward in heaven would be great ... They rejoiced that they were deemed worthy to suffer for the truth, and triumph songs rose from the midst of crackling flames. Looking upward in faith, they saw Christ and angels ... bowed over the battlements of heaven, gazing upon them with deepest interest.
The Heavenly Comforter in Solitude
At all times and in all places, in every worry and in every distress, when prospects seem dark and the future confusing and we feel helpless and alone, the Comforter is sent as an answer to the prayer of faith. Circumstances may separate us from every earthly friend; but no circumstance, no distance can separate us from the heavenly Comforter. Wherever we are, wherever we may go, He is always at our right hand to support, sustain, uphold, and cheer us.
Trials as a Means of Refinement
The fires of the refining furnace are meant not to destroy but to refine, ennoble, and sanctify. Without trials we would not feel our need for God and His help as deeply; we would become proud and self‑sufficient. In the trials that come upon you, I see the proof that the Lord's eye rests upon you and that He intends to draw you to Himself.
- Divine Protection in Persecution
- Angels in Prison
- Connection to Christ in Tribulation
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