5/2/2017 - Section 21:1-2
May 2, 2017 Section 21:1-2 Patience in Growth, Prayers Answered, Seer Definition, Translator Definition, Prophet Definition, Apostle Definition, Elder Definition, This section was given April 6 th 1830 at the organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I find it interesting that the first vision was in the spring of 1820, for it shows me the great patience of Joseph Smith. He saw God and Jesus Christ, and was instructed by them. It wasn’t until 10 years later that the Church was finally organized. Joseph had a lot to learn about the gospel –its content and its structure; he had a lot to assimilate; he had a lot to learn about listening and responding to the spirit; he had a lot to learn—and work on—regarding himself. The Lord WAS answering his prayers, but the process had to involve multiple avenues of preparation and learning and developing for Joseph himself. I don’t think this is so different from the ways Heavenly Father answers our prayers. V1 est...