Here's an interesting quote:
The Christ of Patmos had in His right hand seven stars. This assures us that no church faithful to their trust need fear of coming to naught; for not a star that has the protection of omnipotence can be plucked from the hand of Christ. If a star separates itself from God, and falls from its setting, another will take its place. There will never be less than seven, this number being God?s symbol of completeness. {Ms1a-1890}
Satan has worked upon every church in our land to lift up and exalt man, as though power originated with the man. And thus the man is made to eclipse the glory of God. I have many things to say unto the churches from the Lord God of hosts, but they cannot bear them now. {Ms1a-1890}
What do you all think? Looking at the last sentence where she says she has left many things unsaid, does anyone know if she ever said them? This is the same thing that Christ said to the disciples before His crucifixion. He would have said much more to them that would have smoothed their trials and anchored their faith when he was betrayed but they weren't ready to hear it. As a result they had a very hard time of it. It seems like we're going to be facing a similar situation. Will we fare as well as the disciples?
Notice the context - the removing of one of the stars in Christ's hand. Ellen White states that if a star or church is removed, it will be immediately replaced. There will always be seven.
