A Clarion Call

Exiled on the rugged shores of Patmos, the apostle John found himself with much time to reflect on the eventful decades that had shaped his journey. More than 60 years had passed since he last saw his beloved Savior ascending in the clouds with the promise to return. Jerusalem was destroyed, Christ’s followers were scattered abroad, and of the original 12 disciples, he alone was left. But remembering Christ’s promise, “Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:20), he was at peace. 

Suddenly the silence of John’s contemplation was broken as a loud voice behind him, like a trumpet, rang out: “ ‘I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,’ and, ‘What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches’ ” (Rev. 1:11).

Turning quickly, the beloved disciple saw Jesus Christ Himself, standing before him in all His glory. John’s work was not yet finished. Jesus had come to give him what would be the apostle’s most important assignment:

“Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after this” (verse 19).

It was the beginning of the “Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place” (verse 1).

Through this amazing revelation, Jesus opened up, in symbolic language, the future history of His church down through the ages to the end of time. And this divine revelation shows not only future history but very important messages for us today, including the three angels’ messages.

A Clarion Call

Revelation 14:6-12 presents these end-time messages as a clarion call to worship God as our Creator, acknowledge that the judgment has begun, recognize Babylon’s fall, and resolutely reject the mark of the beast.

God has given these urgent messages to His end-time remnant people to deliver to the entire world just before Jesus comes. What a privilege to be part of God’s last-day movement proclaiming Christ’s soon second coming—we are not just a church; we are a movement with a message on a mission!

From the pen of inspiration we read, “In a special sense Seventh-day Adventists have been set in the world as watchmen and light bearers. To them has been entrusted the last warning for a perishing world. On them is shining wonderful light from the word of God. They have been given a work of the most solemn import—the proclamation of the first, second, and third angels’ messages. There is no other work of so great importance. They are to allow nothing else to absorb their attention. The most solemn truths ever entrusted to mortals have been given us to proclaim to the world. The proclamation of these truths is to be our work. The world is to be warned, and God’s people are to be true to the trust committed to them.”1 

We are not just a church; we are a movement with a message on a mission!

You Are Called

My brothers and sisters, God invites you to be part of His last call to the world. Will you answer Him and say, “Yes, Lord, I will go”? 

Perhaps you are like the woman in Brazil who has so far, with God’s help, won more than 80 people to the Lord. When she heard of the “I Will Go” movement, she asked, “What is this about ‘I Will Go’?—I already went!” And she is still going. 

Even if you have not yet told the Lord, “I will go,” it is not too late. God is calling you—you are needed to reach the world for Him. 

Inspiration tells us that “the work of God in this earth can never be finished until the men and women comprising our church membership rally to the work and unite their efforts with those of ministers and church officers.”2

Global TMI

This is what Global Total Member Involvement (TMI) is all about—everyone, everywhere, sharing our God-given message with the world. You are called, you are chosen by God Himself, to reach others for Him.

How is this done? First, we must earnestly pray to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised, “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” (Luke 11:13). And just before the cross He gave this assurance: “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you” (John 14:26).

As we claim these promises we can reach others for Christ, showing compassion, relieving suffering, and teaching righteousness.3 Talk with your neighbors and friends, pray for and with them, share what Jesus has done for you, invite them to meetings at your church, give Bible studies, and be active in your local church outreach.

A Continual Witness

These are just some of the many ways you can be involved with Global TMI. Just a few years ago one couple found a unique way to encourage their own child to be a living example of Total Member Involvement.

Their little daughter was born just as TMI evangelism was sweeping across their home country of Burundi. It was an exciting time, as Burundians told neighbors, friends, relatives, and even strangers about Jesus. People were meeting in small groups to study the Bible. Then they gathered at large evangelistic meetings, where many were baptized.

This couple was delighted to witness TMI evangelism and wanted their own family to be a continual witness. When their daughter was born, they decided the perfect name for her was TMI. As the little girl grew, TMI became more than just her name—it became the way she lived. When she was just 4 years old, she began singing to reach others for Jesus. Today she is 6 and through her music has already touched the hearts of many.

Friends, even if your name isn’t “TMI,” you can still be a part of Total Member Involvement! Jesus is coming soon. Now is the time to get involved. Now is the time to answer God’s call, saying, “Yes, Lord, I will go! Send me.”

1 Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church (Mountain View, Calif.: Pacific Press Pub. Assn., 1948), vol. 9, p. 19.

2 Ibid., p. 117.

3 See Ellen G. White, Welfare Ministry (Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Pub. Assn., 1952), p. 250.