“We will fall many times as we engage in God’s work. But in our effort, Jesus Christ catches us. He gradually lifts us to experience salvation from failure and fear and from feeling like we will never be enough. When we consecrate our meager but best effort, God magnifies it. When we sacrifice for Jesus Christ, He sanctifies us. This is the transformative power of God’s grace. As we serve, we grow in grace until we are prepared to ‘be lifted up by the Father, to stand before [Jesus Christ].’” –Steven D. Shumway
“And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me, that as I have been lifted up by men even so should men be lifted up by the Father, to stand before me, to be judged of their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil—“ -3 Nephi 27:14
“We engage in God’s work not because God needs us but because we need God and His mighty blessings. “ –Steven D. Shumway
“In ‘the majesty of this moment,’ as God’s kingdom expands and temples dot the earth, there is a growing need for willing souls to engage in God’s work. Selflessly serving is the very essence of Christlike discipleship. But serving is rarely convenient. This is why I admire you covenant-keeping disciples, including our dear missionaries, who set aside your desires and challenges to serve God by serving His children. God ‘delights to honor [you for serving Him] in righteousness.’ He promises, ‘Great shall be [your] reward and eternal shall be [your] glory.’ When we say yes to serving, we are saying yes to Jesus Christ. And when we say yes to Christ, we are saying yes to the most abundant life possible.” –Steven D. Shumway
“With participation in God’s work comes ‘the right, privilege, and responsibility to represent the Lord [Jesus Christ].’ When we serve to magnify Christ and not ourselves, our service becomes joyful. When others leave our class, meeting, ministering visit, or activity remembering Christ more than they remember us, the work is energizing. In earnestly seeking to represent the Savior, we become more like Him. That is the best preparation for the sacred moment when each of us will kneel and confess that Jesus is the Christ, which I witness that He is..” –Steven D. Shumway
How am I engaging in the Lord’s work? Is there more I feel called to do?
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