July 17

On Election: Joy in

When David danced before the ark, he told Michal that election made him do so. ME604

There is no more humbling doctrine in Scripture than that of election, none more promoting of gratitude, and, consequently, none more sanctifying. Believers should not be afraid of it, but adoringly rejoice in it. ME661

“To me, it is one of the sweetest and most blessed truths in the whole of Revelation; and those who are afraid of it are so because they do not understand it. If they could but know that the Lord had chosen them, it would make their hearts to dance for joy.” (2320.375)

“Stagger not at electing love; it is one of the highest notes of heavenly music.” (3062.511)