Sis Crouch gave the lesson today - Sustaining those whom the Lord sustains (pg. 57)
The manual talks about the time when Pres. Smith was first sustained in General Conference as the President of the Church. He said, "I thank you for the confidence that has been manifested, my brothers and sisters, in hoping that I may succeed, and promising as some of you have, that you will help me to succeed, because I am only a man, one of the humblest among you, but I have been called to this service—and I would not be here if I did not know I had been called—by the authority of our Heavenly Father."
Those who preside over the Church are prepared, chosen, and inspired by the Lord.
"This great Church has been presided over by men who have been specially prepared, specially taught, specially equipped for that high honor that has been conferred upon each as he has taken his place."
All the experiences they are given - good or bad - prepare them for the future calling of a prophet.
Sister Crouch showed the page from the conference edition of the Ensign that displays the current presidency, apostles, seventy, etc.
She referred to the sacrament speaker last week and asked if we could name those in the quorum of the 12...?? We have put our hand up to sustain and support these leaders of our Church and do we know their names....???
Through His servants, the Lord teaches us the pathway to happiness and safety.
The manual says. "I know of nothing of great importance that has happened in the world that the Lord through his prophets has not advised the people of beforehand, so that they have not been left in ignorance of what was to develop, but could plan their lives, if they would, to their advantage....
The Lord wants us to be happy.… If you will follow the leadership of the Lord, and those whom the Lord sustains, you will not fall away into darkness, lose the light, transgress the laws of God, and forfeit your privileges that he is so anxious that all of us should enjoy"
When we sustain our leaders, we commit to follow their counsel and magnify our own callings
"Let us sustain these men whom God has raised up to preside over us. Let us bless them, not only by our lips, but by assisting in every possible way to carry this burden that rests so heavily upon their shoulders. … Pray for and bless them and help them."
Thank you Sis. Crouch
- Sis Pyrah