Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Acts

I really like the comment today about a proper title for the acts of the Apostles.  Instead of looking at it in the light of a record of the dealings of a few good men, after Elder Holland's comment, i saw the record as the Savior's servants doing His work.  The record went from boring to infinity personal.
As i thought about this idea, i realized that much in life is a matter of seeing things in the right perspective and in the right attitude.  Almost everything in the Gospel and in life becomes of grand proportion or sinks into insignificance when placed in the right perspective.  When i thought of the living Savior personally guiding His Apostles their lives and works  became infinity more instructive and intimate.  When we put life in the perspective that the Savior would have us put it, there are countless things that become more beautiful, like the scriptures.
It interesting to me how just a little light, a new perspective can invite the spirit to bear truth of it, then a cascade of emotions come driving us to desire to be better in every way.  What truths am i missing that could add more joy and beauty to life, like the simple idea...it's the Saviors acts through His Apostles?
This idea also brought new light to how i view scripture in general, it's the Savior's Gospel and actions through the lives of His prophets.  That's Cool!
One final thought that really impressed me is the Savior's infallible proofs...no one can imitate Him! And when we come to stand at the veil we will know to whom it is we speak and His sign will be sure.

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