Today in sacrament i was reading 3 Nephi 27:13-22 and I read a word wrong in verse 14. The verse says "and my father set me that i might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that i had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me, that as i have been lifted up by men even so should men be lifted up by the Father, to stand before me, to be judged of their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil-"
I read the word draw wrong and read that part of the sentence "that I might drag all men unto me" instead of "that I might draw all men unto me". I stopped because I knew I hadn't read it right and i reread it and read it right the second time. As I thought for a moment about it, something "clicked" with me. Jesus Christ draws men unto him while Satan drags men unto him. It makes me sad to think that all Satan cares about is dragging us down to his level, his misery and sadness. We learned with him in the pre-earth life. We were close to as friends.
I dont want to spend too much time on this because we dont talk about Satan a lot because the gospel is about the choices we make each day to help us draw unto Christ. I know that Satan is real and that he seeks to drag us down to him and his level. I know that as we continue to do the small and little things (daily scripture study, daily morning and evening prayer, serving those around you, smiling, not murmuring/complaining, etc) that the Lord WILL bless you because of your efforts to do what is right. This life was not meant to be easy. If life was easy then how could we learn to trust God, our Father in Heaven, to guide our life and rely on Him? I know the gospel to be true. It is a decision that has made a huge impact in my life. My life will never be the same as before i chose to join the church. I want you to know that i do have a testimony of Joseph Smith and the work that he brought forth. I know that as we do temple work that we are blessing those who are unable to do it for themselves. I know that God leads His church today. I challenge each of you to find out for yourself if you do not know without a doubt that this is God's church and He is leading it. I say this in our wonderful Savior's name Jesus Christ. Amen.
In my attempt to share this wonderful message of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints I have created this blog. I am trying to post a little spiritual thought as often as I can, so that I will be able to bring hope, peace, and comfort to anyone who reads and hearkens to the council of the living Prophets and Apostles. I hope you will feel the sincerity in my words. I would love feedback and am more than willing to answer any questions that you may have to the best of my knowledge.
About Me
- Katie
- I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I was baptized when i was 10, married my husband a last year and gained two bonus daughters. I am greatly blessed to be their bonus mom. I am trying to be a good wife and mom while trying to live the best life the Lord has for me.
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