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The Great Controversy
GC 343.1–GC 345.3 • Isaiah 55:8; Micah 7:8; Mark 1:15

“Light Through Darkness”

Why God allowed His people to be disappointed

Christ’s disciples were deeply disappointed when He died, and the Advent believers were disappointed in 1844. Notice how the author compares the two, and how God brought light out of both.

pp. 343–345 · 10 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Isaiah 55:8
8

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Micah 7:8
8

Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.

Mark 1:15
15

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

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End of Day 1(GC 343.1–GC 345.3)

Take a quiet moment to pause, pray, and meditate on these living truths.

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“What does Isaiah 55:8–9 say about God’s thoughts and ways compared with ours?”

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Prayer Focus

“Lord, when I don’t understand Your ways, help me to keep trusting Your heart.”

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Write down one past disappointment and how God has used it since.

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