Ye shall not fear

Is that a commandment or a promise anyway? :-) Because we live in the last days, it is incumbent on us to be familiar with what will happen before the Savior comes again. Truly a great and terrible thing to look forward to. I like this quote by Pres Benson, Oct 1986 conference:

OCT:1986


If they saw our day, and chose those things which would be of greatest worth to us, is not that how we should study the Book of Mormon? We should constantly ask ourselves, ''Why did the Lord inspire Mormon or Moroni or Alma to include that in their records? What lesson can I learn from that to help me live in this day and age?'' And there is example after example of how that question will be answered. For example, in the Book of Mormon we find a pattern for preparing for the Second Coming. A major portion of the book centers on the few decades just prior to Christ's coming to America. By careful study of that time period we can determine why some were destroyed in the terrible judgments that preceded His coming and what brought others to stand at the temple in the land of Bountiful and thrust their hands into the wounds of His hands and feet.

From the Book of Mormon we learn how disciples of Christ live in times of war. From the Book of Mormon we see the evils of secret combinations portrayed in graphic and chilling reality. In the Book of Mormon we find lessons for dealing with persecution and apostasy. We learn much about how to do missionary work. And more than anywhere else, we see in the Book of Mormon the dangers of materialism and setting our hearts on the things of the world. Can anyone doubt that this book was meant for us and that in it we find great power, great comfort, and great protection?

How President Benson loved the Book of Mormon and this is probably why. We have the information we need. We don't hear much of doom and gloom from our leaders today. Is that because the day is still far off, or is it because it has been said and we do not heed? A good question to ask ourselves. I found a great website that I have been to over the years and want to share it. Lots of wonderful information about the last days.

http://www.ldslastdays.com

Are YOU prepared?