What did Joseph Smith do for me?
I’ve focused a lot this year on growing my testimony of this prophet. And I’ve been really impressed with how much he did for me, very personally.
On June 27, 1844, Joseph Smith was killed in Carthage Jail.
And here just are a few things he accomplished in the 20 years of his ministry (D&C 135:3):
“He has brought forth the Book of Mormon, which he translated by the gift and power of God, and has been the means of publishing it on two continents;”
THE BOOK OF MORMON. This importance cannot be overstated.
The Book of Mormon has changed my life and kept me tied to true doctrine.
“Has sent the fulness of the everlasting gospel, which it contained, to the four quarters of the earth;”
This has blown my mind. Literally within MONTHS of the Book of Mormon being published, people were sent on missions to spread the word.
No fancy training, no years of experience… getting the gospel out to the world was clearly a top priority.
“Has brought forth the revelations and commandments which compose this book of Doctrine and Covenants, and many other wise documents and instructions for the benefit of the children of men;”
The Articles of Faith, the Doctrine and Covenants, and many other revelations have laid the foundations for the modern church and restored religion that I know.
“Gathered many thousands of the Latter-day Saints, founded a great city, and left a fame and name that cannot be slain.”
Joseph Smith did a lot.
He started with nothing.
He started with a question about the state of his soul and whether or not he was good enough.
And he prayed.
And he acted in faith.
And he received more knowledge and light, and he prayed and acted even more.
It was just step by step.
That’s what I’ve really learned from Joseph.
He accomplished inhuman tasks by taking the next step, asking the next question, and then acting with great faith.
I am grateful for Joseph Smith, the great prophet of the Restoration, for acting in faith over and over in ways that have snowballed and completely changed my life for the better.
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
2 Responses
Very Well Said. Thanks for your insight.
Thank you! 🙂