Primary 54 - The tale of two sons

Brothers and sisters, 

Jeremiah says that he knew each of us before we were born (Jer 1:5). When Cain was young he was worth it because of a decision. The decision led to lies and murder. He let his feelings get in the way. He let Satan wedge into his carnal, sensual, and devilish behavior.

Generations later Enoch was in a similar situation, slow of speech like Moses (born much later), hated, and the least of his house. Heavenly Father took a man who trusted Him and tried to show obedience to the Savior. He became such that even the seas and mountains obeyed him. 

Do you know why all of this happened to Cain and Enoch? Faith. Faith of both Heavenly Fathers sons but also, Heavenly Father. He trusts us to endure everything that happens to us. He trusts us to bless and edify the lives of others. He asks us to trust Him, to have faith and hope in Him. 

We know it's hard to trust someone you can not see or hear but through the Holy Ghost you can feel His spirit, through the scriptures, you can read His words, and through the redeemer, you have the opportunity to be with him again.

Our Father has a plan for all of us. He will help us through callings, priesthood, but by even the most important thing daily exercise of faith, hope, repentance, and renewal of our baptism. Heaven wants religious fruit, not spiritual nuts. That means, making joy and bringing joy. Be the person that people want in their life. 

When we are asked to bear our testimony or renew our covenants through sacrament or sing a song about the Savior, these simple acts build our faith daily. Enoch found his place through trust in the Lord.

Brothers and sisters, this week in your prayers express your thanks for the trust Heavenly Father and Jesus trust you.

Challenges 
1) Read Moses 7
2) Pick a way that you can bring joy to those around you? Write down what you did? How did others respond? How did it make you feel?

Comments

  1. Nathan BinghamJanuary 25, 2022 at 7:26 PM

    I have learned that premature temptation is like tricking a 10-year-old into taking their dad's car. You are immature, lack understanding, and will make mistakes. Satan knew that the law had a time and place but wanted to screw it up. This is much like telling the ten-year-old that dad will not know and they wreck the car. Satan laughs because he knew this would happen. Then the blame game happens and all are punished but the punishment for the one that kept their first estate is less than the one who didn't.

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