Daily Thoughts

In the P of GP we read that Adam served God and offered sacrifices unto Him, even though he didn't know why, only that it had been commanded. But an angel came and taught Adam that the sacrifices were in similitude of the sacrifice of the Only Begotten of the Father. He taught him that he should repent of his sins and pray unto the Father in the name of the Son.  Moses 5:4-8 " And Adam and Eve, his wife, called upon the name of the Lord, and they heard the voice of the Lord from the way toward the Garden of Eden, speaking unto them, and they saw him not; for they were shut out from his presence. And he gave unto them commandments, that they should worship the Lord their God, and should offer the firstlings of their flocks, for an offering unto the Lord. And Adam was obedient unto the commandments of the Lord. And after many days an angel of the Lord appeared unto Adam, saying: Why dost thou offer sacrifices unto the Lord? And Adam said unto him: I know not, save the Lord commanded me. And then the angel spake, saying: This thing is a similitude of the sacrifice of the Only Begotten of the Father, which is full of grace and truth. Wherefore, thou shalt do all that thou doest in the name of the Son, and thou shalt repent and call upon God in the name of the Son forevermore."

In the New Testament we read that many signs and miracles took place--too many to write in the Bible.  But those that were written were written for the purpose of causing us to believe, and through believing, we'll have life through the name of Jesus Christ. Indeed, studying the scriptures helps us to develop faith and it changes our lives!   John 20:30-31 "And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:  But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name."

Some scriptures with a thought booklet tell us that if we keep the commandments, we'll abide in the Lord's love and our joy will be full.  We're commanded to love one another, just as Jesus loves us.  He laid down His life for us, which showed He could have no greater love for us.  If we keep His commandments, we are His friends.  John 15:9-14 "As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.  If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.  These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you."