Peace i leave with you
Perhaps in a future day when you need strength, the Spirit may bring to your memory the feelings you are having during this meeting. The memory may be of an answered prayer, of a priesthood ordinance received, of a confirmation of your testimony, or of a moment when you saw God’s guiding hand in your life. He will “bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever said unto you” ( John 14:26). Remembering may be one of the most precious gifts the Spirit can give you. And He will bring back the memory of those times when you felt the light and the love of Jesus Christ. The Spirit will speak peace to your soul. Your defense against these attacks is to keep the Holy Ghost as your companion. You will at times have your faith challenged by Satan it happens to all disciples of Jesus Christ. The Spirit not only comforts you, but He is also the agent by which the Atonement works a change in your very nature. Your awareness of your weakness is a blessing as it helps you remain humble and keeps you turning to the Savior. Those who do not see their weaknesses do not progress. Moroni said that when he “heard these words,” he “was comforted” ( Ether 12:29). I give unto men weakness that they may be humble and my grace is sufficient for all humble themselves before me for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them” ( Ether 12:27). It is a guide for us all: “If men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. The sons of Mosiah learned the lesson that the Lord taught to Moroni. And they were comforted” ( Alma 17:10 see also Alma 26:27).Īt times, you may long for peace as you face uncertainty and what seem to you to be looming challenges. And “the Lord did visit them with his Spirit, and said unto them: Be comforted. With more than a little anxiety as they sensed the greatness of their task, they prayed for reassurance.
The sons of Mosiah needed that gift of peace as they embarked on their mission to the Lamanites. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” ( John 14:26–27). “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.
“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. But He said that He would give peace in His way, not in the world’s way. The Lord promised peace to His disciples as He was about to leave them. All of us would like to feel such peace often within ourselves, in our families, and with the people around us. We have felt an increase in our love for the Lord Jesus Christ and an appreciation for the marvelous gift of His atoning sacrifice. The inspired messages from the powerful sister leaders and the music have fortified our faith and increased our desire to keep the sacred covenants we have made with our loving Heavenly Father. My dear sisters, we have been blessed by the Spirit of God tonight.