Wednesday, March 9, 2011

D&C Section Thirty Four

This revelation is given to Orson Pratt to be a missionary. Orson is nineteen and was converted by his brother Parley P. Pratt. After hearing the gospel and being baptized, he traveled 200 miles to meet Joseph Smith at the Peter Whitmer farm. He then served a number of missions. Orson was ordained an apostle at age 35 and was a great mathematician and did much to help the saints as they crossed the plains.

The Lord calls Orson his son. Through baptism, we become the spiritual children of Christ. The Lord says "that as many as believe might become the sons of God, wherefore you are my son." King Benjamin said that because of the covenant we make with the Savior, we become his sons and daughters. The Lord says that he "so loved the world he gave his own life." You can give without loving, but you can't love without giving. The measure of Christ's gift is equal to the how much he loves us. I just cannot fathom the depth of that love. And the Savior continues to give and to bless. It is no wonder that King Benjamin says we are all unprofitable servants. On top of the gift of the Atonement, with each effort to live a commandment, to serve in some way, to give or sacrifice, the Lord blesses us more.

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