To the Rescue: We Can Do It

4 principles to help in rescuing
1: don’t delay going to the rescue
2: we must never give up
3: how great shall be your joy if you bring one soul unto Christ
4: no matter our age, we are all called to go to the rescue

As we go to the rescue, God gives us power, encouragement, and blessings. When He commanded Moses to rescue the children of Israel, Moses was afraid, just as many of us are afraid. Moses excused himself, saying, “I am not eloquent, … but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.”

The Lord reassured Moses:

“Who hath made man’s mouth? … have not I the Lord?

“Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.”

In effect, the Lord told Moses, “You can do it!” And you know what, so can we!

We should always place or focus on who is on our side rather than what our weaknesses may be.

We Must Not Delay Going to the Rescue

As loved ones anxiously waited, representatives from the coast guard, the fishermen’s association, and the navy met to decide the best rescue strategy. Some wanted to leave right away but were told to wait for a plan. While those in the storm continued pleading for help, the representatives continued meeting, trying to agree on the proper protocol and a plan.

… In the end, both ships sank, and their crews, …, were lost.

We Must Never Give Up

Just because previous efforts might not seem to bear fruit doesn’t mean that there is no hope for someone.

How Great Shall Be Your Joy If You Bring Save It Be One Soul unto Christ

Allow me to update you on what has happened since Fernando was rescued and to share the joy that came from rescuing just one lost sheep. Fernando married his sweetheart, Maria, in the temple. They now have 5 children and 13 grandchildren, all of whom are active in the Church. Many other relatives and their families have also joined the Church. Together they have submitted thousands of their ancestors’ names to receive temple ordinances, and the blessings just keep coming.

No Matter Our Age, We Are All Called to Go to the Rescue

The Lord has provided all of the tools necessary for us to go to the rescue of our less-active and nonmember friends. We can all do it!

I invite each of you to heed the Savior’s call to go to the rescue. We can do it!