The Colesville Saints. From Colesville, New York.
Made the journey to Ohio, leaving their homes and livelihoods after hearing the prophet’s call.
This community was tight-knit. They were staying together.
But where would they live in Ohio? Who had room for them?
Finally… Leman Copley offers his farm.
They all can live together! It will take work to build up their community. But at least, finally, some good news.
They have a home.
And then… Leman returns. Angry. With a friend.
They are all asked to leave. Leave their new home?!
But where could they possibly go now?
Where in the Kirtland area could house all of them?
Newel pleads on behalf of his displaced congregation.
And Joseph receives the word.
“You shall take your journey into the regions westward, unto the land of Missouri”. D&C 54:8
Missouri.
No one else had been asked to move there yet.
Joseph had never even been to Missouri.
And yet, the Colesville Saints packed up their belongings and started the trek to Missouri.
The Lord ended His revelation to his sweet children, forced to move yet again, with this loving reminder:
“Be patient in tribulation”. D&C 54:10
Tribulation is a constant.
The Colesville Saints experienced it.
But so do you. And so do I.
What’s your tribulation right now?
It probably feels lighter than the Colesville Saints burdens. But… maybe it doesn’t.
And no matter the load, we are asked to have patience.
To just wait.
To not hasten, or rush.
But to move at the pace that we can, to make the efforts we can make, and to feel patience, turning the timing over to God.
To wait in humility.
The tribulations aren’t the variable. They will come. They already have come.
And our Savior keeps promising us peace as we turn our will over to Him in patience, every single time.
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
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Thank you. I needed that today. Cali, the Lord knows what each of us are going through. There is often no one but Him who knows the intimate battles we face. You are acting as an instrument in His hands to provide peace and inspiration during our turbulent times. Trust that. Even if you don’t get feedback. Trust in what He inspires you to write. Although it’s nice to get feedback, you may not, but that doesn’t mean you haven’t touched someone. This is my first time to comment, but in no way does it mean it’s my first time to be touched or greatly helped by your comments in your post. Recently you asked for feedback which is a fair request. I had a similar experience as a young women advisor. I would pray and study my heart out, and give what I felt were spiritually inspired lessons, but the girls would walk out of class and rarely comment on the lesson. In frustration, I went to the Lord in prayer. I was told that it was none of my business what they felt in the lesson. Huh?! It was His way of teaching me, “Don’t worry. I’ve got this! Your part is over. Have faith in me to do the rest. You have been called to this position by inspiration through your Bishop. You therefore put in the appropriate worthiness and study and prayer in your preparations. Seek not for your own glory in wanting a pat on the back after deliverance of the message. Leave that to me, in my own way and time. Forget yourself, and just continue to follow my ways. I will take care of you, and I’m definitely taking care of those you teach through my spirit. Thank you for following the spirit each and every time in sharing your inspired posts. You do make a difference, even if you don’t receive anything tangible back.
Hope this helps.
Thank you for sharing! I love hearing how others are applying and living the gospel. <3