Yesterday was a crazy day! It SNOWED! At points when it wasn't gusting winds and hailing it was beautiful don't get me wrong I still want my Spring :)
I have talked a little about today's simple principle before but it is never a bad idea to do it again.
Fifth
We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
Called of God? "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you" (John 15:16) We don't randomly pick a person to do the work of God. He is chosen by God to do the work.
Prophecy? "I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say." (Exodus 4:12) A prophecy may pertain to the past, present, or future. When a person prophesies, he speaks or writes that which God wants him to know, for his own good or the good of others.
Laying on of hands? The laying on of hands is the procedure revealed by the Lord for performing many priesthood ordinances, such as confirmation, ordination, setting members apart to serve in callings, administering to the sick, and giving other priesthood blessings. Those having the proper priesthood authority place their hands upon the head of the person receiving the ordinance. In doing so, they serve as instruments through whom the Lord blesses His children. (emphasis added)
I know that many people who are in leadership positions have been called of God. I have been called of God to serve Him and His children in the Utah Ogden Mission! I love every minute of it!
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