I am a professional procrastinator.
Ever since I was a kid, my natural tendency has been to do my work right before it needs to be done.
I mean, I always get it done…
But my brain seems to thrive on the pressure that I have to do it right now.
Every time I study Church history, I am surprised by how many of these early Saints truly believed they were preparing for Christ’s imminent return.
They were ready to witness His Second Coming!
And yet, here we are 200 years and many generations later…
Still preparing for Christ’s return.
When learning about Christ’s Second Coming, the Lord told the Saints:
“. . . the hour and the day no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven, nor shall they know until he comes.” (D&C 49:7)
Why did they think it was so soon when it was still quite far away?
We have been counseled repeatedly not to procrastinate the day of our repentance.
If I knew that Christ wouldn’t be coming to earth for seventeen years, then I might not change or improve right now with as much urgency.
Just like the ten virgins, we do not know when the bridegroom comes.
I think a very important reason for this is that the Savior knows if we had an exact Second Coming timeline…
We would be tempted to lean even more into our mortal weaknesses and procrastinate the day of our repentance.
Let’s embrace change now and never be complacent with our spiritual growth!
“I have learned from personal experience that spiritual preparation for the coming of the Lord is not only essential but the only way to find true peace and happiness.” – Amy A. Wright
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
