Daily Thoughts

In the Old Testament I read that the Lord will be a light to us, like a candle, and will enlighten our darkness. Ps. 18: 28 "For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness."

In the Pearl of Great Price I read an account of the angel Moroni coming to Joseph Smith and speaking to him. He told him that God had a work for him to do and that his name would be had for good and evil among all the people of the world. What an incredible prophecy to make to an obscure young farm boy. But we can indeed see how this has come to pass. JS-H 1: 33 "He called me by name, and said unto me that he was a messenger sent from the presence of God to me, and that his name was Moroni; that God had a work for me to do; and that my name should be had for good and evil among all nations, kindreds, and tongues, or that it should be both good and evil spoken of among all people."

Some verses with a thought booklet recount the story of Jesus walking upon the water and Peter wanting to walk out to meet Him. At first Peter was able to head toward the Savior, as he kept his eyes focused on Him. However, then he started looking at the boistrerous waves all around him and became afraid. He started to sink. He needed to grasp the Savior's hand to save himself. When we have storms around us in our lives, if we focus on the Savior, He can help us get through them. But if we take our eyes off the Savior and look at the storms of life, we'll lose faith and sink. When we cry out to Him for help, He's ready with an outstretched hand to save us. We can trust in Him. Matt. 14: 26-33 "And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God."