Men of God

                                               

                                 

     These men are called of God!  With Jesus Christ as  their master and leader, they direct the work of the Lord on the earth today.  President Thomas S. Monson (above, middle) is the Lords prophet on the earth today.  He recieves direct guidance and revelation from the Lord, for the whole world and every individual on the face of it.  His two counselers assist him in this work and help him lead and build up the kingdom of God here on the earth. 

                                                        

 These twelve men are  Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ.   Apostle was the title Jesus gave to the twelve whom he chose and ordained to be his closest disciples during his ministry on earth, and whom he sent forth to represent him after his ascension into heaven. The calling of an apostle is to be a special witness of the name of Jesus Christ in all the world, particularly of his divinity and of his bodily resurrection from the dead.

All of these men are going to be speaking to us this upcoming weekend.  Who wouldn't want to hear what they have to say?  Come and hear the words of prophets and apostles, I promise that if you do so and give heed to their words and counsel, you will be blessed and protected.

Follow the Prophet: He Knows the Way

        With General Conference coming up in one week, I have thought about how important it is to follow the counsel of the living prophet. 

                                                           

      Many people live in darkness, unsure of God’s will. They believe that the heavens are closed and that people must face the world’s perils alone. But as Latter-day Saints, we are blessed to know that the Lord, through his prophet, will instruct us on current matters.  In Amos 3:7 the Lord says, "Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets."  Our Father in Heaven is not an absent Father, he will never leave us alone.  He will always guide us and give us counsel.  This is why he calls prophets, so that we are no longer in darkness. 

      Early in this dispensation the Lord made it clear just how important the counsel of his prophets is: “What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.” (D&C 1:38)  It is reassuring to know that in our time, when self-proclaimed experts on every topic and issue offer conflicting advice and opinions, we can rely and trust on one source for the truth. As we listen to the counsel of our latter-day prophets,  we will find clear, consistent answers and leadership.

   I know that there is only one true prophet on the face of the earth who speaks to all the world on behalf of the Lord, whose servant he is. Following the guidance given by our prophet is vital and will lead us to happiness and safety.


     P.S. General Conference is next weekend, Apr. 2nd-3rd.  Come and listen to the prophet of the world!