7/20/3013 I read 2 Nephi 30-31;
2 NEPHI 31:20 is my favorite scripture!!.. I find strength in it when life just seems unfair or incredibly out of control!
" Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life."
What a powerful scripture an an incredible promise!
"Wherefore ye must press forward" --- What does that mean? I think it means don't give up ...no matter how hard today is, tomorrow is only a day away! ... There is a giggle in every minute, if you find the joy within it!!
"a steadfastness in Christ" --- I can be steadfast in Christ. Christ made everything possible for me, I count on Him, trust Him and have testimony that He is always there! He is my Savior, my Redeemer, my Advocate with my Heavenly Father! He is my BFF!
"having a perfect brightness of hope." --- Wow! That’s not just your average hope, is it? You can't get any better than that! I have not only been given the gift of hope ...but perfect hope!!! That is hope to the power of awesome, people !!!
"And a love of God and of all men" --- love one another ... this does not mean to simply tolerate another. It means we have been given a commandment to love! There are no hidden agenda's here ... no judgements ... it is plain and simple ... "LOVE ONE ANOTHER!" It means that you love your neighbor even if he sins differently than you do! It means love one another even if your neighbor lives a lifestyle that you don't agree with or understand. It means love one another even if they don't love you back ... it really is that simple!
"Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end" --- So, If I press forward ...lean on Christ and trust Him, if I feast upon His word ... remain faithful and study the scriptures, if I endure to the end ...the end of what?? The end of all?? The end of my mission here on this earth?? then da ta da da ...
So, the point is when life is rough hang in there, you can make it! Christ is there for us to lean on. We can count on it! No matter what I find to be discouraging or frustrating, or when I am lonely or overwhelmed . . . there is hope! There is always hope! And I trust that whatever the Lord has in mind for my life ... it will be much better than I could ever imagine on my own! And I know that I am never alone! :o)
Now, do you see why this is my favorite scripture?!
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