Walk with Me (Come, Follow Me)

"Thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me" (Moses 6:34).  This invitation is to us all.

President Henry B. Eyring said,

"And what does it mean to walk with the Lord? It means to do what He does, to serve the way He serves. He sacrificed His own comforts to bless those in need, so that’s what we try to do. He seemed to take particular notice of people who were overlooked and even shunned by society, so we should try to do that too. He testified boldly yet lovingly of the true doctrine He received from His Father, even if it was unpopular, and so must we. He said to all, 'Come unto me' (Matthew 11:28), and we say to all, 'Come unto Him.'"

Peace in a World of Conflict (Come, Follow Me)

Where can we turn for peace and comfort in a world full of rage and conflict?  Our Come, Follow Me reading this week provides the answer in Moses 6:  The Only Begotten of the Father who knows all things and has all power.

Therefore it is given to abide in you; 

the record of heaven; 

the Comforter; 

the peaceable things of immortal glory; 

the truth of all things; 

that which quickeneth all things, 

which maketh alive all things; 

that which knoweth all things, 

and hath all power 

according to wisdom, mercy, truth, justice, and judgment.  

And now, behold, I say unto you: 

This is the plan of salvation unto all men, 

through the blood of mine Only Begotten

Moses 6:61-62

And in those days Satan had great dominion among men, 

and raged in their hearts; 

and from thenceforth came wars and bloodshed; 

and a man’s hand was against his own brother, 

in administering death, 

because of secret works, 

seeking for power.

Moses 6:15

The Joy of Our Redemption (Come, Follow Me)

I am grateful for the joy of an eternal perspective and for Adam and Eve, our first parents.

And Eve … was glad, saying:  Were it not for our transgression we never should have had seed, and never should have known good and evil, and the joy of our redemption, and the eternal life which God giveth unto all the obedient.
Moses 5:11

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My Works Are Without End (Come, Follow Me)

With the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope on Christmas Day, we will soon be able to get an even better glimpse of God's vast creation.

I am the Lord God Almighty, and Endless is my name;
for I am without beginning of days or end of years;
and …my works are without end
Moses 1:3-4

The Family Proclamation and Our Time

In October 2018 General Conference, President Oaks said:

Modern revelation defines truth as a “knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come” (Doctrine and Covenants 93:24). That is a perfect definition for the plan of salvation and “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.”

Then he spoke of truth:

We live in a time of greatly expanded and disseminated information. But not all of this information is true. We need to be cautious as we seek truth and choose sources for that search. We should not consider secular prominence or authority as qualified sources of truth. We should be cautious about relying on information or advice offered by entertainment stars, prominent athletes, or anonymous internet sources. Expertise in one field should not be taken as expertise on truth in other subjects.

The Family: A Proclamation to the World came at a critical time in earth's history. Look at these other quotes about the time in which we live. 

• President Russell M. Nelson:  We live in a time prophesied long ago, when “all things shall be in commotion; and surely, men’s hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people.” That was true before the pandemic, and it will be true after. Commotion in the world will continue to increase.
• President Russell M. Nelson:  We live in a time of turmoil. Earthquakes and tsunamis wreak devastation, governments collapse, economic stresses are severe, the family is under attack, and divorce rates are rising.
• President Dallin H. Oaks:  We live in a time when some misrepresent the beliefs of those they call Mormons and even revile us because of them.
• President M. Russell Ballard:  Certainly, we live in a time during which things are in commotion. Many people fear the future, and many hearts have turned away from their faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ.
• Elder Ronald A. Rasband:  We live in a time when we are “tossed to and fro,” when spirituality, decency, integrity, and respect are under attack.

But, we need not fear.

• President Nelson:  We live in the day that “our forefathers have awaited with anxious expectation.”
• Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf:  We live in a time of great outpouring of spiritual power. We have the fulness of truth. We have priesthood keys to seal on earth and in heaven. Sacred scriptures and teachings of living prophets and apostles are available as never before.