Prophets and Apostles

I recently watched the last episode of "The Bible" that aired on the History Channel. It was about the atonement, sacrifice, and resurrection of Christ and how the people rejected Him.    It also told the story of the apostle Paul and how he was called of God to be a witness of Christ.  I have always been amazed by that story.  Anyways, it has had me thinking about how since the beiginning of time God has called men as prophets to teach His gospel. (Amos 3:7) From Adam, to Noah, Moses, etc...Then of course, Christ came himself to teach the people and fulfill His purpose in God's plan.  He called apostles to help preach His gospel as well.  Also since the beginning of time men have misinterpreted God's words and corrupted God's laws.  Even though God called these prophets to teach His word and call men to repentance they were rejected by those who were supposedly believers of God and Christ.  Why would they reject those men who were called of God whom they confessed to believe in?  They even rejected Jesus Christ himself.  Why did they not recognize the Savior or why did they not recognize the men that had been called by God.  This is an answer I do not know and have often thought upon.  I do have an answer however of how they could have known for themselves if they had had the desire. We find the answer in James 1:5

"5 ^aIf any of you lack ^bwisdom, let him ask of God, that ^cgiveth to all men liberally, and ^dupbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

6 But let him ^aask in ^bfaith, nothing ^cwavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed."

 So we can ask God himself if we want to  know truth. Christ also taught the apostles that the Holy Ghost would be a witness to us of His teachings. John 14:26 
"26 But the ^aComforter, which is the ^bHoly Ghost, whom the Father will send in my^cname, he shall ^dteach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you"

God will let us know the truth of all things by the power of the Holy Ghost. Awesome! So how do we know when the Holy Ghost is witnessing to us? Galatians 5:22-23 

But the ^afruit of the ^bSpirit is ^clove, ^djoy, ^epeace, ^flongsuffering, ^ggentleness, goodness, ^hfaith,

 23 ^aMeekness, ^btemperance: against such there is no law." 

So if you are hearing or reading something about Christ or about His gospel, the Holy Ghost will let you know if it is right. For me I always get a feeling of peace when I recieive a witness from the Holy Ghost.  It is hard to describe but I just feel good inside and know that it is right in my heart.

It is my testimony that we have prophets and apostles in our day just as in days of old.  We have the opportunity to hear them speak this weekend.  I invite all of my friends and family to listen to their words and ask God in faith if they are true and if they are indeed called of Him to teach His gospel.  I have had my own testimony from the Holy Ghost that it is true.  I have a desire to share this blessed knowledge with everyone.  We are so blessed to have a living prophet to guide us in these last days.    Please tune in this weekend.  There are 4 different sessions that you can choose from or you can choose them all.  Even if you tune in out of pure curiosity...do it!!!  You will recieve a pure witness from the Holy Ghost if you ask in faith. Of this I know!

 

Sunday Reflections: Prophet and Apostles

This weekend we have had the opportunity to hear from God's prophet and apostles. I testify that just as in days of old when God called prophets and apostles to be witnesses of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that He continues to call them today to be special witnesses of Christ. Please click here to hear the witnesses of our modern day prophet and apostles of Christ and here to listen to their messages from this weekend and other leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  The Spirit has testified to me of the truthfulness of their words.  The Spirit also testifies to me that these men are indeed called of God to be His witnesses in these latter days.  God has promised that thru the Holy Ghost we may know the truth of all things. I invite all my friends and family to listen to the words of the prophet and apostles and pray and ask God for yourselves to know the truthfulness of these men as His witnesses and know of the truthfulness of the things in which they speak.  If you are sincere, and ask in faith, doubting nothing, God will answer your prayers.
James 1:5 --

 "5 ^aIf any of you lack ^bwisdom, let him ask of God, that ^cgiveth to all men liberally, and ^dupbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

 6 But let him ^aask in ^bfaith, nothing ^cwavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed."

There were so many of the words spoken in these last two days that spoke to my heart.  There are many things that I need to improve upon.  Their words offered hope and comfort to me as well.  I'm so grateful that God has given us these men to lead and guide us and help us know the truths of the gospel of Christ. 

Perhaps in the next few weeks I will take a talk given by these great men and talk about how they inspire and help me.