A teacher in the restored Church of Jesus Christ has a responsibility to strengthen others. We do this by being with them, listening to them, expressing confidence in them, testifying of true principles, and inviting them to exercise faith in Jesus Christ.
How Do Angels Minister to Us?
Angels provide correction. They help God fulfill His covenants with us. And they strengthen our faith by declaring the words of Christ. Angels always have and always will minister to us, and we emulate them as we minister to one another.
Being Part of That Furious Wind
The Jaredite barges traveled across the ocean to their promised land because of a "furious wind" which "never did cease to blow towards the promised land." We can likewise serve as gusts of wind for others, helping them progress toward their promised land
Shepherd and Bishop
Peter called Jesus "the Shepherd and Bishop of [our] souls." He added that we should "feed the flock of God," under the leadership of "the chief Shepherd. President Nelson called us the Savior's true undershepherds, looking after His sheep as He would do.
“Feed My Sheep”
Three times, Jesus invited Peter to feed His sheep. We can be good shepherds by getting to know the people we serve, looking for ways to help them, and pointing them to the Savior.
“Ye Visited Me”
Jesus taught that we should provide what others lack where possible: food for the hungry, clothing for the naked, etc. When we can't remove their challenges, such as when they are sick or in prison, we can visit them.
“He Must Needs Go Through Samaria”
Jesus had to travel through Samaria so He could talk with the woman at the well, not because there were no alternate routes. God places us in circumstances which allow us to bless individual people, and we need to act on those opportunities when they come
“They Separated Themselves” – Alma 17:13, 17
Within the infinite work of the Lord, we each have a finite work to do. Our efforts complement one another, enabling us to collectively reach many more of Heavenly Father's children than any of us would have been able to do alone. When the sons of Mosiah and their colleagues arrived in the land of... Continue Reading →
A Physician
"They that be whole need not a physician," said Jesus, "but they that are sick." Then He added, "I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance" (Matthew 9:12-13, Mark 2:17, Luke 5:31-32). The prophet Mormon used the same metaphor to explain to his son Moroni why small children do not need to be baptized: Listen to the... Continue Reading →
“He Shall Do a Work…Which Shall Be of Great Worth” – 2 Nephi 3:7
The ancient patriarch Joseph foresaw the work of his future namesake, the prophet Joseph Smith: Thus saith the Lord unto me: A choice seer will I raise up out of the fruit of thy loins; and he shall be esteemed highly among the fruit of thy loins. And unto him will I give commandment that he shall do a... Continue Reading →