Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 61:36, 38

Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 61:36, 38
"And now, verily I say unto you, and what I say unto one I say unto all, be of good cheer, little children; for I am in your midst, and I have not forsaken you;
Gird up your loins and be watchful and be sober, looking forth for the coming of the Son of Man, for he cometh in an hour you think not."

I love the encouragement and the direction given. We are to be of good cheer, knowing the Lord is in our midst, and He is coming again.

"The best is yet to come, my dear brothers and sisters, because the Savior is coming again! The best is yet to come because the Lord is hastening His work. The best is yet to come as we fully turn our hearts and our lives to Jesus Christ.
I bear my solemn witness that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I am His disciple. I am honored to be His servant. At His Second Coming, “the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.” That day will be filled with joy for the righteous!"
(Russell M. Nelson, "The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again", Oct 2024 General Conference)

Day 3650

Today's Favorite Verse: Acts 23:11

Today's Favorite Verse: Acts 23:11

"And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome."

Paul obviously was in need of comfort. I imagine somewhat depressed in his condition. The Lord appears to him and the comfort he gives is "thou bear witness also at Rome". Paul knew his life was not over, there was hope. We can act as the Savior did to others that are down trodden and give them hope and things to look forward to. That there is purpose in our being.

Day 3200

Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 123:1, 4, 6, 17

Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 123:1, 4, 6, 17

"And again, we would suggest for your consideration the propriety of all the saints gathering up a knowledge of all the facts, and sufferings and abuses put upon them by the people of this state;

And perhaps a committee can be appointed to find out these things, and to take statements and affidavits; and also to gather up the libelous publications that are afloat;

That we may not only publish to all the world, but present them to the heads of government in all their dark and hellish hue, as the last effort which is enjoined on us by our Heavenly Father, before we can fully and completely claim that promise which shall call him forth from his hiding place; and also that the whole nation may be left without excuse before he can send forth the power of his mighty arm.

Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed."

The saints had an extermination order against them from the State of Missouri. They had been abused, raped, murdered, jailed and had property stolen and all such manner of things happen to them. They were a persecuted and suffering people and sought for redress. This chapter is the Lord's counsel to them. Basically to gather all the truth of what happened and record it. Publish it to the world and present it to government. Then stand still and leave it in God's hands. They were never told to fight for their rights. Instead they were told to be cheerful and trust God. I see the same counsel being given to us today.

Day 2126