Archive for February, 2011
Message 61:6
Those that the Lord has called, let them be in the field as the way opens. Let not man have his way but heed the instructions I bring, for the Lord has sent me. I speak his words.
When people try to add their plans into the plan of God, the results are never good. First off why change God’s plan for it is already perfect. Second by adding your own thought into it we are condemning ourselves. Let us follow the instructions of Christ that we have to though the Holy Spirit, the word of God as written the Bible and the Record of the Nephites, and the instructions that we have received from John. If we keep the these things we will remain in righteousness.
Matthew 22:15-22
Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s. When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
With everything that is going on in world today, let us not worry about earthy things. Let us not mix up our faith with our worldly thoughts and actions. We need to follow the rules of the land, but not by compromising our faith. At the same time we can force our faith on others. The best gift that God gave us was freedom of choice. We need to try to teach everyone God’s will, but let them decide their actions. With the tribulations that are occurring and that are going occurred the near future, let us be mindful that the ways of the Lord and keep his commandments. Let us not worry about the earthly politics and focus on salvation.
Message 47:12
Many will come to worship the Lord and because of those that keep and do his will, he will cause that they shall overcome: they that are patient to keep his words shall be delivered from the hour of temptation. They that overcome shall drink of the water of life freely.
Today we have another verse show us our reward if we stay true to the word of God. Staying true can be very difficult at times, but is worth it. We must patiently wait for the day when this life is going to end, and we get to spend eternity with our God.
Alma 13:28-29
But that ye would humble yourselves before the Lord, and call on his holy name, and watch and pray continually, that ye may not be tempted above that which ye can bear, and thus be led by the Holy Spirit, becoming humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all longsuffering; Having faith on the Lord; having a hope that ye shall receive eternal life; having the love of God always in your hearts, that ye may be lifted up at the last day and enter into his rest.
We need to take comfort in that fact that God will not give us more then we can handle. In our temptations, if we allow ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit, we will make it to the end. But only if we strive to follow the Lord. We need have have the right frame of mine. This includes being humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all long suffering. Life on earth might no be easy, but if we keep our eye on the prize, the next stage will be amazing.
