I love what it says in Preach My Gospel about the Apostasy and the Restoration.
It states that we..."must understand that a universal apostasy occurred following the death of Jesus Christ and His Apostles. If there had been no apostasy, there would have been no need of a Restoration. As a diamond displayed on black velvet appears more brilliant, so the Restoration
stands in striking contrast to the dark background of the Great Apostasy." Working at the MTC has shown me that often the Restoration is the weakest point of a missionary's testimony. It was for me, anyway. But, by the end of most missionaries mission and certainly by the end of mine, it was the strongest!
A couple things that helped me come to realize what it meant for me were these:
First, realizing that there is a pattern of Restoration and Apostasy that has led to the creation of every church. So, when we think that our church is young it's somewhat helpful to remember that our's was actually the first. Our first prophet was Adam.
Second, realizing that every good thing I've ever experienced is in some way connected to Restoration of some Truth or Power. It's TRUE! My whole life has been blessed by the influence of the Restoration.
Third, realizing what exactly the Restoration has done for me. Think about it? Where and what would you be without it? I know I wouldn't be writing this blog for sure! For me it is as simple as this: Because of the Restoration I know exactly what my heart TRULY wants and I KNOW I can get it!
I know that Joseph Smith was indeed the instrument by which the FULLNESS OF TRUTH was Restored to the earth. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ did appear to him. I know that to be TRUE! My very life is evidence.
I love the TRUTH!
It states that we..."must understand that a universal apostasy occurred following the death of Jesus Christ and His Apostles. If there had been no apostasy, there would have been no need of a Restoration. As a diamond displayed on black velvet appears more brilliant, so the Restoration
stands in striking contrast to the dark background of the Great Apostasy." Working at the MTC has shown me that often the Restoration is the weakest point of a missionary's testimony. It was for me, anyway. But, by the end of most missionaries mission and certainly by the end of mine, it was the strongest!
A couple things that helped me come to realize what it meant for me were these:
First, realizing that there is a pattern of Restoration and Apostasy that has led to the creation of every church. So, when we think that our church is young it's somewhat helpful to remember that our's was actually the first. Our first prophet was Adam.
Second, realizing that every good thing I've ever experienced is in some way connected to Restoration of some Truth or Power. It's TRUE! My whole life has been blessed by the influence of the Restoration.
Third, realizing what exactly the Restoration has done for me. Think about it? Where and what would you be without it? I know I wouldn't be writing this blog for sure! For me it is as simple as this: Because of the Restoration I know exactly what my heart TRULY wants and I KNOW I can get it!
I know that Joseph Smith was indeed the instrument by which the FULLNESS OF TRUTH was Restored to the earth. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ did appear to him. I know that to be TRUE! My very life is evidence.
I love the TRUTH!
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