19/07/2026
📖 Invitation to Read The Desire of Ages
Dear brothers and sisters,
I would like to invite all of you to read Chapter 6 of The Desire of Ages by Ellen G. White. This chapter contains profound lessons about the birth of Jesus and why so many people failed to recognize Him as the promised Messiah.
From this chapter, we learn that:
The shepherds were willing to receive God's light, so they were the first to hear the angels' announcement.
The wise men faithfully followed the light God gave them, traveling a great distance until they found the Saviour.
In contrast, the priests and rabbis, although they possessed great knowledge of the Scriptures, failed to recognize Christ because of their pride, jealousy, and unwillingness to humble themselves before God.
This is a powerful lesson for all of us. It is possible to know the Bible well and yet miss God's truth because our hearts are not surrendered to Him. Knowledge alone is not enough. We need humility, a teachable spirit, and a living relationship with Jesus Christ.
However, I also want to emphasize that we should not stop at Chapter 6. The Desire of Ages is much more than a beautiful book—it is a rich, Christ-centered study of the entire life and ministry of Jesus. As we prayerfully read each chapter alongside the Bible, we will gain a deeper understanding of His love, His character, His mission, and His sacrifice for our salvation.
Let's not read this book simply to finish a chapter. Let us read it with prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to help us know Jesus more personally. The purpose of this book is not merely to increase our knowledge, but to transform our hearts and prepare us for Christ's soon return.
My challenge to everyone is this: Start by reading Chapter 6, write down the lessons that speak to your heart, and then continue reading the rest of The Desire of Ages. I believe that as we study God's Word together with this inspired book, our faith will grow stronger, our love for Jesus will deepen, and our lives will be transformed.
> "Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me." — John 5:39 (KJV)
Happy reading, and may the Holy Spirit guide you as you study God's Word and come to know our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, more deeply each day.