Calm while walking to your death.
Joseph Smith had the most essential gift of the Spirit with him:
“I am going like a lamb to the slaughter; but I am calm as a summer’s morning;” (D&C 135:4)
Abinadi.
Even Jesus Christ.
And I know there are others.
Beautiful examples of peace while heading toward certain death.
I most likely will not have to face this specific situation.
But something I CAN relate to?
Calm even when everything from a mortal viewpoint is NOT going to be okay.
It takes a lot of faith.
It takes an eternal perspective.
It takes having the presence of the Holy Ghost.
It’s feeling peace even when other people think you should be falling apart.
But it also doesn’t mean needing to love the situation.
Joseph tried to escape as the mob attacked.
Abinadi kept preaching and trying to soften the hearts of his abusers.
Even the Savior asked if the cup could be removed from before Him.
It’s the moments when people say, “I’m so sorry. That sounds terrible.”
And you say, “It has been really rough. But I’ve also surprisingly had these moments of peace that carry me through. I’ve felt so many blessings and so much strength while still having to endure this difficult circumstance.”
Life is filled with rough mortal experiences.
And no amount of righteousness will ever excuse us from them.
But we can still endure and feel as calm as a summer’s morning.
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
