Daily Thoughts

In the Book of Mormon we read that Jesus would suffer great pain, such that blood would come from every pore. He would suffer anguish for the wickedness of the people so that if they would have faith, they might obtain salvation. But in spite of all He would do for them, the people would say he had a devil, and they would scourge and crucify Him. But He would rise from the dead the third day. And He will be a righteous judge of the children of men. His blood would atone for the sins of all who ignorantly sinned. But to those who knowingly rebelled against God and refused to repent or have faith, salvation would not come. Mosiah 3:7-12 "And lo, he shall suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer, except it be unto death; for behold, blood cometh from every pore, so great shall be his anguish for the wickedness and the abominations of his people. And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and his mother shall be called Mary.  And lo, he cometh unto his own, that salvation might come unto the children of men even through faith on his name; and even after all this they shall consider him a man, and say that he hath a devil, and shall scourge him, and shall crucify him. And he shall rise the third day from the dead; and behold, he standeth to judge the world; and behold, all these things are done that a righteous judgment might come upon the children of men. For behold, and also his blood atoneth for the sins of those who have fallen by the transgression of Adam, who have died not knowing the will of God concerning them, or who have ignorantly sinned.  But wo, wo unto him who knoweth that he rebelleth against God! For salvation cometh to none such except it be through repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ."

Yesterday in the Old Testament we read about how Job's friends judged him harshly and insinuated that he was suffering because he was being punished for some wickedness he had done.  Today we read Job's response, saying that when a person is afflicted, his friends should show pity to him, not deal deceitfully as his brethren had done with him. We need to show love and kindness to our friends who are going through difficult times.  Job 6:14-15 "To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.  My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away;"

A verse with a thought booklet tells us that God takes hold of our right hand and says to us, "Do not fear, I will help you." This sounds like something an earthly parent might say to their child when they're unsure of themselves or afraid. Indeed, the Lord is our loving Father and He likewise will take us by the hand and lovingly lead and guide us.  We have nothing to fear!  Isaiah 41:13 "For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."