Lesson 7 & 8 - Proclaiming the Everlasting Gospel & Gathering of the Latter-day Israel
Sharing excerpts from the lesson.....The Lord gathers His people to protect them and to strengthen them spiritually.
In the scriptures, the doctrine of gathering is often connected with protection. “A connection is a relationship or link between ideas, people, things, or events, and the scriptures are full of connections” (David A. Bednar, “A Reservoir of Living Water” (Brigham Young University fireside, Feb. 4, 2007), 4, speeches.byu.edu).
- How does gathering with those who share your beliefs and standards help protect you from the power of Satan?
Each week I look forward to gathering with my ward family. I am strengthen by physically being there and knowing they are there because they choose to be. I know they have testimonies of Christ, and His gospel and I serve along side of them. I partake of the sacrament each week, and covenant with all those present to follow Jesus Christ. This gives me the power to endure life's challenges throughout the week until we meet again the next Sunday.
Principles of Missionary Work
Obedience to remember the "why" during challenges and trust in the Lord's plan. We become more like the Savior as we do His work. We may feel weak but He will strengthen us.
Church History
The Lord guides us and we may think we are going one way but the Lord has purpose and we are to become like Him. There is much learning that happens along this journey.
Doctrine & Covenants 29:4-7
"Verily, I say unto you that ye are chosen out of the world to declare my gospel with the sound of rejoicing, as with the voice of a trump.(v.4)
Lift up your hearts and be glad, for I am in your midst, and am your advocate with the Father; and it is his good will to give you the kingdom."(v.5)
And, as it is written—Whatsoever ye shall ask in faith, being united in prayer according to my command, ye shall receive. (v.6)
And ye are called to bring to pass the gathering of mine elect; for mine elect hear my voice and harden not their hearts;" (v.7)
"Lift up your hearts"
We have much to be grateful for and when we are positive and feel joy we can lift others around us. We can be a "light" to the world lifting others around us.
Here is a link to one of my favorite videos that show how we can serve and lift others around us.
In what ways has being a member of the church provided you with refuge and peace in Zion? Or In what ways do you feel you could improve at making the church more of a refuge for others?
There have been wonderful examples in my life of leaders and friends who have lifted me. Jo-anne van Bruggen was my Beehive, Mia Maid, Laurel advisor and later my Young Women President. Through-out my youth she loved me through rebellion, and struggle. My parents were going through a divorce and she and others provided a Christlike example to me. The members of my ward and their testimonies allowed me to feel the spirit, and we I later sought to feel the Holy Ghost I knew where search. I think when we are serving others and sustaining others without murmuring, and judging others. When we remember that the Savior, Jesus Christ, invites all to come to Him we need to love others and serve them. Serving our family with kindness, and unconditional love provides a refuge at home knowing that family, friends and all are welcome.
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