Book of Mormon: Day 295: Scattered and gathered

Today’s reading: 3 Nephi 16:1-10

And verily, verily, I say unto you that I have other sheep, which are not of this land, neither of the land of Jerusalem, neither in any parts of that land round about whither I have been to minister.

10 And thus commandeth the Father that I should say unto you: At that day when the Gentiles shall sin against my gospel, and shall reject the fulness of my gospel, and shall be lifted up in the pride of their hearts above all nations…and if they shall do all those things, and shall reject the fulness of my gospel, behold, saith the Father, I will bring the fulness of my gospel from among them.

I know the Book of Mormon is true. I know it as surely as the sun rises in the morning and sets in the evening. I love to read it’s words, to study it’s meanings and to allow the spirit to whisper to me through it. The same can be said of the Bible. And when that glorious day comes when the third book – the third witness of my Lord and Savior – is made known and available I will weep with joy to see and hear and read it’s words and truths. A third book! A third witness! A third offering from our Lord of His redemptive way and His light.

Have you kneeled down in prayer recently and asked the Lord for help or guidance or clarity of understanding? Have you asked in earnest, with real intent? I love verse four of today’s reading and the gospel doctrine study guide that accompanies it so perfectly by reading: “One reason we are not given knowledge of the mysteries of godliness is that we don’t ask for it.”.

I was inspired by a missionary we had not too long ago who shared with me the concept of ‘Book of Mormon dipping’. Have I shared this idea before? I want testify of it’s real ability, and as the scriptures as a true source to hear directly from the Lord. The Lord wants to talk to you, and share his love and guidance with you – if you will just ask, and then remember. I am guilty of receiving my own personal revelation and then not writing it down and keeping a record of it. Elder Eyring has regularly encouraged us to keep a record, or at the very least a remembrance of our tender moments with the Lord:

My point is to urge you to find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness. It will build our testimonies. You may not keep a journal. You may not share whatever record you keep with those you love and serve. But you and they will be blessed as you remember what the Lord has done.

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