Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 84:62

Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 84:62

"Therefore, go ye into all the world; and unto whatsoever place ye cannot go ye shall send, that the testimony may go from you into all the world unto every creature."

This was such a good chapter and very hard to decide on which of several things to ponder on. I finally settled on this verse. It made me think about the changes that happened to the missionary program due to the pandemic. "whatsoever place ye cannot go ye shall send".

Through the use of technology we are sending the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the whole world. It made me think of recent talks in General Conference.

"Meanwhile, the work of the Lord is steadily moving forward. Amid social distancing, face masks, and Zoom meetings, we have learned to do some things differently and some even more effectively. Unusual times can bring unusual rewards.

Our missionaries and mission leaders have been resourceful, resilient, and truly remarkable. Although most missionaries have had to find new, creative ways to do their work, many missions have reported doing more teaching than ever."

(Russell M. Nelson, "Moving Forward", Oct 2020 General Conference)

"Many of our missionaries are busier than ever. Many are teaching more people than ever. There is an increased connection between members and missionaries.

In the past, we might have been so tied to traditional approaches that it took a pandemic to open our eyes. Perhaps we were still building with sandstone when granite was already available. Of necessity, we are now learning how to use a variety of methods, including technology, to invite people—in normal and natural ways—to come and see, come and help, and come and belong."

(Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "God Will Do Something Unimaginable", Oct 2020 General Conference)

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