Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Insights of Creation from D&C 59

In section 59 of the Doctrine and Covenants, insights about creation can be gained. This revelation was given on August 7 1831, which answered the question regarding which day to worship God. God commanded that the sabbath day be Sunday and kept consecrated. Upon personal reflection, I have come to realize the more and more the importance of keeping this day holy and dedicated to the Lord. God gives the things which we are able and should do during this holy day. He speaks of fasting by rejoicing in prayer; provide service to one another; rest from our larbors; pay our most high devotions to Him. The scriptures use the word oblations to refer to offersings or sacraments we may offer to God. These include our talents, providing service to our "fellowmen." As each week passes by, its a reminder of how God created the world and rested on the 7th day. The Lord also cautions us that as we do these things, we must show our gratitude and without much "laughter." Being to over joyful is an offense and a sin. The Lord also speaks about recognizing his hand in all things. There are some who are ignorant and do not "confess God's hand in all things." Living in Utah has opened my vision to God's marvelous work. The fact that I can wake up each moring with a breath of life testifies his power of creating man. The mountains here are a big impact and I find them at times fearsome. To me, this is symbolic of God; he is grandeur, powerful, with authority. And as the mountain, it immediately calls for respect. At the same time, God's countenance is ever beautiful and full of color, as the mountains show throughout the seasons. Everything that is in this world serves as a testimony of his existence and the divinity of the Savior. Because he have been created in his own image and are here on earth for a purpose, we are subject to following the Lord's commandments. But he has unconditional love for each and one of us, and as a consequence, he gave us free agency to act upon ourselves. From this revelation, we are able to see that Jackson County was the center of Even and that Far West is the and Adam-Ondi-Ahman. The ending will we were the beginning was. In this revelation, God speaks also of of the things with grow on earth and there benefit for ourselves. Unfortunately, the idea that the world was endless was the idealistic belief for the people during the 19th century. This revelation serves as a person to caution the saints to use all things on earth wisely. The promise that the Lord makes unto all of us is that if we labor in righteous, striving to follow his commandments, then we will otain peace in thie world, and eternal life with him. I have personally experienced difficult trials in my life, where I know that if I did not get on my knees, continously, to pray and cry to our God, I would be utterly point of deception. Above the many afflictions, the Lord still gave me peace of mind and heart. Of this I do testify, that He is our God and will fulfill his promises.

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