The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ:
Light of the World
This is part of a series of Visiting Teaching Messages featuring
aspects of the mission of the Savior.
As we come to understand that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World, we will
increase our faith in Him and become a light to others. Christ testified of His
role as “the true light that lighteth every man [and woman] that cometh into
the world” (D&C 93:2) and asked that we “hold up [His] light
that it may shine unto the world” (3 Nephi 18:24).
Our prophets have also testified of the Light of Christ.
President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First
Presidency, said: “Each time you choose to try to live more like the Savior,
you will have your testimony strengthened. You will come in time to know for
yourself that He is the Light of the World. … You will reflect to others the
Light of Christ in your life.”1
Elder Quentin L. Cook of
the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said of our being a light to the world: “We
need to protect our families and be at the forefront together with all people
of goodwill in doing everything we can to preserve light, hope, and morality in
our communities.”2
From
the Scriptures
From
Our History
Latter-day Saint women today continue to hold up their light.
On the 80th floor of a high-rise in Hong Kong, China, a single
sister with physical disabilities—the only Latter-day Saint in her family—created
a home that was a haven where she and visitors could feel the influence of the
Spirit. She kept her scriptures, her Relief Society manuals, and her hymnbook
nearby. She traveled to the temple to perform ordinances for her ancestors.3
In Brazil a righteous mother raised her children in the light of
the gospel. Primary songs filled the air in her red brick home, and pictures
from theLiahona of temples, prophets of God, and the
Savior covered the walls. She and her husband sacrificed to be sealed in the
temple so their children could be born in the covenant. Her constant prayer was
that the Lord would help her bring up her children in the light, truth, and
strength of the gospel.4
What
Can I Do?
1.
Discuss what it means to be a light to the world today.
2.
Ponder how following the Light of Christ helps you endure
trials.
“Holding Up Our Light”
cji
4/1/14
Projecting a safe pathway
allowing others thus to see
highlighting obstacles hidden
making passage possible safe
understanding our service
duty to those who we know
and to those who we don’t
holding up our light for all
for our light if held up high
is that of the Father’s light
as the tower beacon seen
shinning into the darkness
allowing all others to see
a safe pathway projected!
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