Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
by Jim Greer
LW contributor
In his recent April General Conference address, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, “When we feel insignificant, cast off, and forgotten, we learn that we may be assured that God has not forgotten us—in fact, that he offers to all his children something unimaginable: to become heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ. “It is so humbling to know that this magnificent and supernal future is possible—not because of who we are but because of who God is.”
Belivers should never forget the blessings that await if they remain true and faithful to the covenants they made. The world’s threats cannot negate the heavenly father’s plan of happiness, which ensures eternal life with him.
Children of the covenant know that all suffering and sorrows will be relieved through Christ’s atonement. They share in the savior’s promise made to the prophet Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail, “Peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment. And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high.”
Be advised that the Sacrament Meeting service is now held on Sundays at 9 a.m. in the Atherton Chapel, or online at http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist. org/Events/lbestake, select Atherton Ward.
