You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Uttered by Almighty God, that announcement brought a young Joseph Smith to the Lord Jesus Christ. Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him (1Corinthians 2:9; see also Doctrine and Covenants 76:10). Sadly, some whom you thought were your friends will betray you. I emphasize again that construction of these temples may not change your life, but your service in the temple surely will. This doctrine of the gathering is one of the important teachings of The Church of . Sadly, some whom you thought were your friends will betray you. Missionary work connects people to the covenant the Lord made with Abraham anciently: Thou shalt be a blessing unto thy seed after thee, that in their hands they shall bear this ministry and Priesthood unto all nations; And I will bless them through thy name; for as many as receive this Gospel shall be called after thy name, and shall be accounted thy seed, and shall rise up and bless thee, as their father (Abraham 2:910). Together we can do all that our Heavenly Father needs us to do to. Leaders are urging us to be spiritually and temporally self-sufficient. President Nelson then reiterated his desire for members to prepare for the special 2020 Conference by creating a study plan, selecting questions, and acting on invitations from the spirit. He testified that the correction was commanded by the Lord and said, It was the Savior Himself who said, For thus shall my church be called in the last days, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also noted, If we allow nicknames to be used or adopt or even sponsor those nicknames ourselves, He is offended., President Nelson promised that making this correction would result in numerous blessings, the likes of which we have never seen. He continued, We will have the knowledge and power of God to help us take the blessings of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people and to prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord.. "The Lord is hastening His work and urging us to prepare for His Second Coming," the prophet said. Our need to be in the temple on a regular basis has never been greater . We are engaged in the work of Almighty God. This work is empowered by a divine announcement made 200 years ago. Feed My Sheep, by Jay Bryant Ward, may not be copied. Preparing for the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is far more important than anything else we may be engaged in in life. 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We are to prepare for our own divine destiny: glory, immortality, and eternal lives (see Romans 2:7; Doctrine and Covenants 75:5). Preparing the church for the Second Coming of the Savior is an unmistakable priority of President Nelson. See our student membership page for details of student fees. President Russell M. Nelson became the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 2018. We have the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and sharing His gospel is a joy and a blessing for each of us. We are part of a great movementthe gathering of scattered Israel. We also recap the conference as a whole! Berglind Gunasonrnesssla, Iceland, The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Saviors Second Coming, Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon (Mosiah 45), Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon (Mosiah 13). But what recent Church announcements have caught me off guard, and why?, Enter your email to receive updates on our LDS Living content, 2022 LDS Living A Division of Deseret Book Company, being prepared for the Second Coming of the Savior, Opening prayers or no opening prayers? It is breathtaking! God Blesses You So You Can Bless Others - Daily Hope with Rick Warren - October 26, 2022. This fact of history is absolutely stunning! It is wondrous! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is preparing the world for the day when the earth shall be full of the knowledge of theLord (Isaiah 11:9). A renowned surgeon, President Nelson assisted on the first-ever human open-heart surgery. You and I get to participate in the ongoing Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. These new narratives are helping everyone in the Church learn more about early Church history and deepen their testimonies. So pray for courage not to give up! You and I get to participate in the ongoing Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Other devotional speakers were the prophets wife, Sister Wendy Nelson and President M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. I humbly testify to you thatas the Prophet Joseph Smith proclaimedthe restored gospel of Jesus Christ will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done (History of the Church, 4:540). Within Our Grasp, by Jay Bryant Ward, may not be copied. In royal robes of red to symbolize His blood, which oozed from every pore, He shall return to the Holy City (see Doctrine and Covenants 133:4648). FRANCE AND GERMANY. You may also like: 3 Friend to Friend events, more new Church-wide broadcasts coming in 2022. The Church will have an unprecedented, unparalleled future. Every time we go to the temple, our lives are reinforced by that light and by the covenants we make with God. For these sacred purposes, holy temples now dot the earth. . How you deal with lifes trials is part of the development of your faith. You and I get to participate in the ongoing Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Past issues of General Conference by the Numbers: April 2019, October 2019, March 2020, April 2020. It is incredible! The choice to come unto Christ is not a matter of physical location; it is a matter of individual commitment. Why? We have great cause for concern. Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him (1Corinthians 2:9; see also Doctrine and Covenants 76:10). I. In addition to temple work, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon is a sign to the entire world that the Lord has commenced to gather Israel and fulfill the covenants He made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (see Genesis 12:23; 3Nephi 21; 29). President Nelson wrote about the importance of eternal families, temples, missionary work, and gathering Israel on both sides of the veil. President Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, spoke of the importance of having and maintaining a pure heart. President Nelson quotes have the special ability to make your burdens feel lighter. Russell M. Nelson in October 2020 ( source ): "The Lord placed you here now because He knew you had the capacity to negotiate the complexities of the latter part of these latter days." 1. We do so as we help to gather the elect of the Lord on both sides of the veil. We are blessed to live in the last dispensation before the Second Coming of the Savior. Spiritual security will always depend uponhowone lives, notwhereone lives. Because difficult days are ahead. Part of their preparation, however, requires the earthly efforts of others. Our safest insurance is to continue to be worthy of admission to His holy house. As you and I take care of the weightier matters, we can become a righteous people who are able, ready and worthy to receive the Lord when He comes again, Sister Nelson said. A welding link is to be forged between the fathers and the children. Immediately following the two-hour church meeting schedule announcement, Elder Cook noted, President Nelson, from his initial address to the members of the Church in January, has exhorted us to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ by walking the covenant path.. A necessary prelude to that Second Coming is the long-awaited gathering of scattered Israel (see1Nephi 15:18; see also the title page of the Book of Mormon). Families are to be sealed together for all eternity (seeDoctrine and Covenants 2:23;49:17;138:48;Joseph SmithHistory 1:39). Anchored in pure doctrine, you will be able to step forward with faith and dogged persistence and cheerfully do all that lies in your power to fulfill the purposes of the Lord. (LogOut/ 41 of 44. Why? I pray for His blessings to be with each and every one of you. The Book of Mormon declares the doctrine of the gathering (see, for example,1Nephi 10:14). Zion is the pure in heart (Doctrine and Covenants 97:21). 1. Missionary work connects people to the covenant the Lord made with Abraham anciently: Thou shalt be a blessing unto thy seed after thee, that in their hands they shall bear this ministry and Priesthood unto all nations; And I will bless them through thy name; for as many as receive this Gospel shall be called after thy name, and shall be accounted thy seed, and shall rise up and bless thee, as their father (Abraham 2:910). Hear Him! (see Joseph SmithHistory 1:17). Of all the people who have ever lived on planet earth,weare the ones who get to participate in this final, great gathering event. Missionary work is also crucial to that gathering. It is wherever righteous Saints are. By President Russell M. Nelson. If God can't trust you with worldly wealthyou're always in debt, you can't afford to tithe, and you're not generousthen what do you think he's going to trust you with in eternity?. Earthquakes and tsunamis wreak devastation, governments collapse, economic stresses are severe, the family is under attack, and divorce rates are rising. I issued this invitation to our youth because they are unusually gifted in reaching out to others and sharing what they believe in a convincing fashion. Why do we need such resilient faith? Last year, though, Nelson called the faith's dedication of a temple in Rome "a hinge point" in church history. When I reflect on how I found the gospel, I realize that my familys experiences informed two important pieces of my testimony. The Church will have an unprecedented, unparalleled future. Verwoerd played a significant role in socially engineering apartheid, the country's system of institutionalized racial segregation and . When President Nelson speaks, we feel his love and concern for each member of the church. This doctrine of the gathering is one of the important teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hear Him! (see Joseph SmithHistory 1:17). "When President Nelson was sustained as president of the Church, 159 temples were operating, an increase of 133 temples in the 34 years during which he served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. I humbly testify to you thatas the Prophet Joseph Smith proclaimedthe restored gospel of Jesus Christ will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done (History of the Church, 4:540). So pray for courage not to give up! This fact of history is absolutely stunning! In this day of intensifying evil, there is nothing that will protect us more than regular time in the temple. President Nelson. In royal robes of red to symbolize His blood, which oozed from every pore, He shall return to the Holy City (see Doctrine and Covenants 133:4648). "Things are going to move forward at an accelerated pace," he told the . The winners of the Church History Museums 12th International Art Competition have been announced, and the artwork is breathtaking. It is not man-made! To better prepare for worship in a temple, President Nelson encouraged Church members to study the new For the Strength of Youth guide. The Lord has decreed the establishment of Zion (seeDoctrine and Covenants 6:6;11:6) in each realm where He has given His Saints their birth and nationality. And he taught parents to fill their childrens minds with truth. 2012 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. True, in the early days of the Church, conversion often meant emigration as well. The ceremonies within each temple teach the purpose of life and unite families, past and present. The greatest gift you could give to the Lord is to keep yourself unspotted from the world, worthy to attend His holy house. Change). Then He shall reign for ever and ever (Revelation 11:15). Daily Hope Devotional 1 November 2022 Written By Rick Warren . Within Our Grasp, by Jay Bryant Ward, may not be copied. I pray for His blessings to be with each and every one of you. But we do not need to let our fears displace our faith. Quoting Matthew 23:23, she noted the importance of focusing on what Jesus called the weightier matters of life. The next two volumes will be released over the coming years. The Lord has reminded you, your children, and your grandchildren that you are lawful heirs, that you have been reserved in heaven for your specific time and place to be born, to grow and become His standard bearers and covenant people. It is wondrous! As you keep your covenants with increasing precision, and as you defend the Church and kingdom of God on the earth today, the Lord will bless you with strength and wisdom to accomplish what only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can accomplish. It is not man-made! Those seven words launched the Restoration of His gospel. ), Insights from Young Adults on the Restoration of the Church, The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Saviors Second Coming, Ensign, April 2020. And every prophet has talked aboutourday, when Israel would be gathered and the world would be prepared for the Second Coming of the Savior. He wants His children to gain immortality and eternal life! Those seven words launched the Restoration of His gospel. The place of gathering for Brazilian Saints is in Brazil; the place of gathering for Nigerian Saints is in Nigeria; the place of gathering for Korean Saints is in Korea. Spending time worshiping the Lord in the temple will help us prepare spiritually for His coming. The prophecies of His Second Coming have yet to be fulfilled. Near the commencement of this dispensation, in 1829, the year before the Church was formally organized, a beloved revelation was received, declaring that a marvelous work was about to come forth. This revelation established that those who desired to serve God qualify for such service through faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God.Charity, which is the pure love of Christ,includes Gods eternal love for all His children. Sister BonnieH. Cordon April 2020 talked about the importance of being a good example: My dear friends, why is shining our light so important? I invite you to prepare for and receive a temple recommend. President Russell M. Nelson, center, and his counselors, President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, left, and President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, right, enter the Conference Center prior to the Sunday morning session of the 189th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt . Holiness to The Lord, by Jay Bryant Ward, may not be copied. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). 3. People can be brought to the knowledge of the Lord (3Nephi 20:13) without leaving their homelands. You will have days when you will be discouraged. There and elsewhere, the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together (Isaiah 40:5; see also Doctrine and Covenants 101:23). In October 2006, President Nelson gave an important talk on this subject titled: The Gathering of Scattered Israel. "We are followers of Jesus Christ. President Nelson shared what he called his ABCs of personal preparation for worship in a temple: A is for ancestors; . The Latter-day Saint prophet has given 101 talks in general conference, including 38 as a member of the First Presidency alongside Dallin H. Oaks and Henry B. Eyring.These Russell M. Nelson quotes are taken from all of his general conference talks from 1984 to 2022. I emphasize again that construction of these temples may not change your life, but your service in the temple surely will. The Lord has decreed the establishment of Zion (see Doctrine and Covenants 6:6; 11:6) in each realm where He has given His Saints their birth and nationality. The earth will be returned to its paradisiacal state and be made new. We can gather Israel. The prophet also gave a reminder that it is the duty of Latter-day Saints to prepare the world for the Second Coming and that all can come unto Christ, wherever they may be. READ PRESIDENT NELSONS FULL MESSAGE AT ChurchofJesusChrist.org. In the Nelson era that number has risen dramatically to 20% of talks. 2. His gift to you will be the peace and security of knowing that you are worthy to meet Him, whenever that time comes. I promise that if we will do our best to exercise faith in Jesus Christ and access the power of His Atonement through repentance, we will have the knowledge and power of God to help us take the blessings of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people and to prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord. I cannot overstate how vital you and your choices are. It is our chargeit is our privilegeto help prepare the world for that day. Why do we need such resilient faith? Editor's note: This article was originally published on LDSLiving.com in October 2018. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Saviors Second Coming (PresidentNelson), Embrace the Future with Faith (PresidentNelson), A Compensatory Spiritual Power for the Righteous | BYUSpeeches, The Spirit Will Be Poured Out Upon All Flesh (Joel2:28-29). President Nelson testified, "In coming days, it will . So pray for courage not to give up! We can walk the journey with those who are taking a step toward the Savior, no matter how halting. We are to build the Church and kingdom of God upon the earth (see Matthew 6:33). We can combat those fears by strengthening our faith. The place of gathering for Brazilian Saints is in Brazil; the place of gathering for Nigerian Saints is in Nigeria; the place of gathering for Korean Saints is in Korea. Part of their preparation, however, requires the earthly efforts of others. We are to build families and be sealed in holy temples. Additionally, he said Latter-day Saints should make it a priority to be worthy to enter the temple. There will be a new heaven and a new earth (seeRevelation 21:1;Ether 13:9;Doctrine and Covenants 29:2324). President Nelson's April 2002 article "The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Savior's Second Coming" is part of a special series published in church . Csp Spring Break 2022Spring Break 2022. ) In the temple, we are endowed with the Lords power and blessed to have His angels round about us. It is crucial for each member of the Church to gain a personal testimony of the gospel. In addition to temple work, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon is a sign to the entire world that the Lord has commenced to gather Israel and fulfill the covenants He made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (seeGenesis 12:23;3Nephi 21; 29). Answers for young hogs crossword clue, 6 letters. How you deal with lifes trials is part of the development of your faith. Servants of the Lord go forth proclaiming the Restoration. In his talk, Preparing for the Lords Return April 2019, Elder Christofferson said: the Spirit made clear to me that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is uniquely empowered and commissioned to accomplish the necessary preparations for the Lords Second Coming; indeed, it was restored for that purpose. Instead, he has given us consistent, staccato lightning bolts sprinkled in his talks. It is our chargeit is our privilegeto help prepare the world for that day.