"Hope for a Better World" (Come, Follow Me)

"A more excellent hope" (Ether 12:32) for "a better world, ... at the right hand of God" (Ether 12:4), has often helped me see from an eternal perspective and served as an anchor during the storms of life.  That is my hope, for which I am so grateful.  #givethanks

Ether 12:4

Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God.

 

Seek this Jesus (Come, Follow Me)

I am grateful for the Savior's grace which comforts, strengthens, and saves me.  #givethanks

Ether 12:41

And now, I would commend you to seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written, that the grace of God the Father, and also the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, which beareth record of them, may be and abide in you forever. Amen.

Jesus Is My Anchor (Come, Follow Me)

I am grateful for Jesus Christ, my anchor in the storm (Ether 12:3-4).  #givethanks

Prepared from the Foundation of the World (Come, Follow Me)

In this week's Come, Follow Me reading (Ether 1-5), we get to glimpse the brother of Jared's sacred experience where he learned from Christ himself of the plan of redemption and the Christ's redeeming role in that plan.  I am grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who prepared a way for my return to Him and provided a Savior to bring me home.

Ether 3:14

Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ. I am the Father and the Son. In me shall all mankind have life, and that eternally, even they who shall believe on my name;

Come, Follow Me resources this week include:

 - The Book of Mormon: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/ether/1

 - The Come, Follow Me manual: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-book-of-mormon-2020/44

 - The Ensign: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2020/11/come-follow-me-book-of-mormon-support-articles-and-activities/ether-1-5

 - The Friend: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/friend/2020/11/come-follow-me-for-little-ones

He Hath Risen (Come, Follow Me)

After witnessing the tragic downfall of the Nephite nation in last week's Come, Follow Me reading, we get to read Mormon 7-9 which brings a message of hope, that the Book of Mormon would come forth in the last days, preceding and preparing us for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Mormon 7:5.  "Believe in Jesus Christ, that he is the Son of God, and that he was slain by the Jews, and by the power of the Father he hath risen again, whereby he hath gained the victory over the grave; and also in him is the sting of death swallowed up."

 

The Presence of God (Come, Follow Me)

In last week's Come, Follow Me reading (Mormon 1-6), I found a sad but insightful contrast that brings me hope in trying times.  Just as we see the Nephite nation descending into chaos and destruction, we see how turning to the Lord and quickly obeying Him can lead us to His presence.