The following is from a faithful reader of this blog. I have known this person for a long time and can vouch for their spirituality. Others who know this person would also not be surprised to hear this person had received the gift mentioned below, if they knew it.
It has been my observation that this person takes quite literally the Sacrament promise that they will "always have his (the Lord's) spirit to be with us" and is constantly seeking ways to receive and maintain the constant companionship of the spirit in their life.
And they are correct about one important fact: They do not have a high-ranking calling in the church, for that never has been and never will be a prerequisite to the blessing described below...
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Dear Perfect Day subscribers,
I would like to bear my testimony to you of a doctrine that I hold sacred and dear to my heart. One that has changed my life immeasurably. One that is so beautiful, I do not have the words to describe it.
I apologize for sending this to you anonymously, but as you will see, there is a reason for this.
On Sunday, March 4, 2012, I was blessed in a way that I had scarcely imagined and still do not fully understand. On that day, I received an undeniable witness that my calling and election has been made sure. I can't describe to you what happened or what I saw and heard; it is a sacred event. The closest thing I could find in writing is how Elder Bruce R. McConkie described it when he said:
"To have one's calling and election made sure is to be sealed up unto eternal life; it is to have the unconditional guarantee of exaltation in the highest heaven of the celestial world; it is to receive the assurance of godhood; it is, in effect, to have the day of judgment advanced, so that an inheritance of all the glory and honor of the Father's kingdom is assured prior to the day when the faithful actually enter into the divine presence to sit with Christ in his throne, even as he is 'set down' with his 'Father in his throne' (Rev 3:21.)" (Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, Bookcraft, 1973, 3:330–31).
The reason I am telling
you about my experience is so you will know that it is possible for it
to happen to you too.
It is my understanding that there are some
who believe that this is a blessing that is not granted to mortals at
this time, or if it is, it is more than likely given to a General
Authority or someone else in high standing in the church. These
conclusions are false. God is no respecter of persons.
Joseph Smith said:
Joseph Smith said:
"This principle ought (in its proper place) to be taught, for God hath not revealed anything to Joseph, but what he will make known unto the Twelve, and even the least saint may know all things as fast as he is able to bear them, for the day must come when no man need say to his neighbor, know ye the Lord; for all shall know him (who remain) from the least to the greatest. How is this to be done? It is to be done by this sealing power, and the other Comforter spoken of, which will be manifest by revelation." (Teachings, 149.)
This really rings true to me because I see myself
as just that: one of the least of the saints. The scriptures are true. The
promises contained in them can and do happen.
You who are reading this: I don't know you or what path the Lord has you on to receive this blessing. But I can testify to you that He does grant, to even the least saints, the greatest blessings that God can give.
I testify that if I can receive
this blessing, then you most certainly can as well. It is my hope and prayer
that you will receive it too in the due time of the Lord.
Sincerely,
A Friend
