Questions: Art of Elevating Man
Wow this week was amazing!
37 But as the days of aNoah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
38 For as in the days that were before the aflood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,
39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be abroken up.
Just as Noah was constructed to build his ark to be saved from the damnation of his people, we have been told to build our "Arks" to prepare to be saved from the destruction of the second coming. And yes listening to the Bible and Book of Mormon is of great value, but we are always in need of the living words of the living prophet. The revelation of Adam did not construct Noah how to build his Ark. He needed prophetic revelation, just as we need it today. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever and he has always shown love through his prophets. He continues to do it today!
-Jorge's family and the family of Rodrigo watched all sessions of general conference not only once but twice! After each session they would watch it all over again. So they just watched conference for like 20 hours! Then after they asked if I could show them past talks! They have built a strong testimony of prophetic council. They all asked to be baptized after the sessions. It was a beautiful miracle. All came from identifying doctrine, invitations to act, and identifying the blessings of the actions in each talk. They took diligent notes in every talk and by the end were easily to identify that through covenants they can receive these blessings. They grew my testimony that day.
-Jorge's Family and Rodrigo's Family suprised me with a Birthday cake and a small party. It was so tender and I absolutely love them!
Had divisions finally with the legendary Elder Dueck. They were well hyped up!
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Spiritual thought:
I am going to make this one short, but it is something that has really impacted me!
When you become good at asking questions, you make everyone around you a masterful teacher. I learned this principle from an Elder who truly was gifted in asking questions. He elevated everyone around him and made you feel like 100 bucks. He was an elevator of Men.
I think this applies to all forms of relationships. Questions were the key form of Christs teaching. Because it makes them their own teacher and can help teach you. I also believe we can elevate Christ role in our lives through letting him know our questions. He will become a more personal teacher! Likewise i witnessed this week that we can make conference and the messages from conference more personal through personal and Godly inspired question.
God Loves us and wants to give us answers! These talks below are a few general conference talks that gave me direct answers to my questions and elevated my testimony of Jesus Christ. Love you guys and have a great week!
1. Elder Carl B. Cook: ‘Just Keep Going — With Faith’
- " Just as the Savior finished the work He was given to do, He has the power to help us finish the work we have been given. "
2. Elder Juan A. Uceda: ‘The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us To Minister’
-"I testify that with our Savior’s help, we can love His precious sheep and minister to them as He would."
3. President Russell M. Nelson: ‘Peacemakers Needed’
- " In situations that are highly charged and filled with contention, I invite you to remember Jesus Christ. … As we follow the Prince of Peace, we will become His peacemakers. "
4. Elder David A. Bednar: ‘Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore, Walk With Me’
-" I testify the Savior’s promise to abide in us is true and available to every covenant-keeping member of His restored Church. "
5. Elder W. Mark Bassett: ‘After the Fourth Day’
-" My impression is that the Savior expects us to do all we can do, and He will do what only He can do."
6. President M. Russell Ballard: ‘Remember What Matters Most’
-" What matters most is what lasts longest "
7. Elder Vern P. Stanfill: ‘The Imperfect Harvest’
-" Remember that perfectionism is not the same as being perfected in Christ "
8. They are all SOOO GOOD so you should listen to them all :) I know by the fruits of these words that these were divinely chosen men and women who will give us guidance! Have a great week!
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