To any grandchildren who ever look at this blog, this is the Gospel message you were raised with. It was true when you were little and is true now. Remember when the Spirit spoke to you? If you were still going to Church, this is a scripture message you would be teaching the youth that you would be working with.
Theme and scripture from Moses 6:
31 And when Enoch had heard these words, he bowed himself to the earth, before the Lord, and spake before the Lord, saying: Why is it that I have found favor in thy sight, and am but a lad, and all the people hate me; for I am slow of speech; wherefore am I thy servant?
32 And the Lord said unto Enoch: Go forth and do as I have commanded thee, and no man shall pierce thee. Open thy mouth, and it shall be filled, and I will give thee utterance, for all flesh is in my hands, and I will do as seemeth me good.
33 Say unto this people: Choose ye this day, to serve the Lord God who made you.
34 Behold my Spirit is upon you, wherefore all thy words will I justify; and the mountains shall flee before you, and the rivers shall turn from their course; and thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me.
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1. Enoch gets the assignment, even if he feels unprepared or the timing is off.
2. The Lord is clear in identifying himself and us: I created you and am your Lord
3. We get to choose. I'm not forcing you to follow me.
4. You will be stronger and better in Everything, if you trust to stay with me.
5. Instead of force, the invitation: "Walk with me."
6. But He also says, "Choose ye this day", ie, get in gear. Don't delay. Do it now.
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From the Sacrament Hymn:
When Jesus, the Anointed,
Descended from above
And gave himself a ransom
To win our souls with love—
With no apparent beauty,
That man should him desire—
He was the promised Savior,
To purify with fire.
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