“The mighty shaking has commenced and will go on, and all will be shaken out who are not willing to take a bold and unyieldinq stand for the truth” (Early Writings, 50).

“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come … But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.” 2 Timothy 3:1, 13.

“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9.

“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.” Romans 13:11.

“And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.” Matthew 25:6.

“The storm is coming, the storm that will try every man’s faith, of what sort it is. Believers must now be firmly rooted in Christ” (Review and Herald August 31, 1905).

“Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.” James 5:7.

“This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” Acts 1:11.

In order to walk with someone, you must have a shared destination. You must have a common goal for doing so; if not, the journey will be short-lived. This not only applies to our personal relationships here on earth but also to our walk with God.