8/11/2017 - Section 61:7-39
August 11, 2017 Section 61:7-39 Missionary Promises, Second Coming timing, V 7 is the Lord’s promise to all missionaries. Interestingly enough, this promise is give right after He has chastised WW Phelps and Sidney Gilbert “ for all your sins, that you might be one, that you might not perish in wickedness.” And then comes the promise (v 10): “And inasmuch as they are faithful, the shall be preserved, and I the Lord, will be with them.” These two elders had been given the responsibility of purchasing a printing press and transporting it to Missouri. Elder Phelps was to be the printer for the Church and Sidney Gilbert had been appointed purchasing agent. Those assignments had been given in June 1831(section 55), it is now August 1831. As missionaries we need to discuss our calling and responsibility, and with prayer and kindness—agree on the way to go forward—making adjustments as needed. Christ has made His will known in this revelation. He wants them to go two by two...