Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Sections 94, 95, 97
I really like how in all three of these sections, the Lord starts out by saying "you whom I love" or "my friends" or some variety. The Lord truly loves us and considers us friends. We need to consider Him our greatest friend, and rely on Him like we would rely on a dear friend (even more so!) I also like where it says, regarding the building of church houses, "If you keep my commandments you shall have power to build it." If we keep the commandments, we will be blessed with enabling power from Heaven helping us to fulfill those commandments. But sometimes we have to take steps into the dark, keeping a commandment even if it seems impossible. As we show faith and keep the commandments, no matter how difficult, a way will be provided.
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I'm happy that you noticed the phrases "my friends." Joseph is called that by the Lord, as well as a son and a servant--which is interesting to me as these were all the terms that Christ used to describe Himself in the scriptures. I know that these terms have a lot of deeper significance if we ponder them. Perhaps here he is teaching us about the attributes of a God.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of enabling power. When we are at a point in life where the task just seems too great, the journey too difficult, the decision, to overwhelming, that is when this real power can enter into our lives and allow us to accomplish, believe, and do musch more than we can ever imagine. The love of God is truly great.