A Day to Celebrate
I don't know if I have ever mentioned, but I truly enjoy serving in temple. It was another wonderful evening. With the snow and the big game being played, the attendance was not where it could have been. However, it gave me opportunity to be a patron. We only had 2 sisters show up for the last session. I was one of the workers asked to go through the session. The spirit was sweet. I learned a great deal.
I had been given much to think about. President Christensen reminded us all that today is another great birthday we should be celebrating. Today, the 23rd, is the birthday of the Prophet Joseph Smith. A man who should be honored and respected in his own right.
We were reminded that it was he who was instrumental in helping the Lord continue in his covenants. It was through him that ALL the ordinances we perform in the temple were restored. Each dispensation was give some restoration. But it is important to remember that they were not given ALL. Joseph Smith was chosen to be that instrument. It was not an easy task. It weighed heavily upon him.
We were also reminded that his work is not yet done. Though he has passed from this mortal existence, he continues to work and be concerned for the work that he was instrumental in starting in this dispensation.
It was a moving testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith. I am grateful to be a part of the work he started. I so enjoy the spirit, the whisperings, the peace, and the work that take place in the temple.
For those who don't have a Christmas idea for me, I would like to drop the hint. The History of the Church, all 6 volumes. We were encouraged to read it last night. I would like to have the experience. I hear the Joseph Smith papers are just as intriguing. Just a thought.
I know that Joseph Smith was chosen of God. He saw the Father and His only Begotten Son. He was the prophet called in this dispensation to restore the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that the promise, covenants, blessings, and teachings given in the temple were restored through him that we might one day be able to stand before God, face to face. I know that God lives, as does his son Jesus Christ. I have felt their power. I have seen miracles through their priesthood. I am one of their sons. I am honored to take upon myself, their name.
I had been given much to think about. President Christensen reminded us all that today is another great birthday we should be celebrating. Today, the 23rd, is the birthday of the Prophet Joseph Smith. A man who should be honored and respected in his own right.
We were reminded that it was he who was instrumental in helping the Lord continue in his covenants. It was through him that ALL the ordinances we perform in the temple were restored. Each dispensation was give some restoration. But it is important to remember that they were not given ALL. Joseph Smith was chosen to be that instrument. It was not an easy task. It weighed heavily upon him.
We were also reminded that his work is not yet done. Though he has passed from this mortal existence, he continues to work and be concerned for the work that he was instrumental in starting in this dispensation.
It was a moving testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith. I am grateful to be a part of the work he started. I so enjoy the spirit, the whisperings, the peace, and the work that take place in the temple.
For those who don't have a Christmas idea for me, I would like to drop the hint. The History of the Church, all 6 volumes. We were encouraged to read it last night. I would like to have the experience. I hear the Joseph Smith papers are just as intriguing. Just a thought.
I know that Joseph Smith was chosen of God. He saw the Father and His only Begotten Son. He was the prophet called in this dispensation to restore the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that the promise, covenants, blessings, and teachings given in the temple were restored through him that we might one day be able to stand before God, face to face. I know that God lives, as does his son Jesus Christ. I have felt their power. I have seen miracles through their priesthood. I am one of their sons. I am honored to take upon myself, their name.
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