David Journal

Category: Scripture Notes

  • Covenant Promises

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    I hold forth and deign to give unto you greater riches, even a land of promise, a land flowing with milk and honey, upon which there shall be no curse when the Lord cometh;And I will give it unto you for the land of your inheritance, if you seek it with all your hearts. Doctrine…

  • When the Spirit ceaseth to strive with man

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    For the Spirit of the Lord will not always strive with man. And when the Spirit ceaseth to strive with man then cometh speedy destruction, and this grieveth my soul. 2 Nephi 26:11 It is ominous to think of the circumstances when the Spirit would cease to strive with man considering that the Spirit is…

  • What are the peaceable things?

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    You shall receive my Spirit, the Holy Ghost, even the Comforter, which shall teach you the peaceable things of the kingdom. Doctrine & Covenants 36:2 I’d like to know what are considered “the peaceable things of the kingdom.” I know that my spirit leaps at the thought of being saturated with peaceable doctrines—things that encourage…

  • For servants and handmaids

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    I like to think that a land for servants and handmaids is a land which is oriented around meeting the needs of all. This would seem to confirm that: And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety. 2 Nephi 24:30Isaiah 14:30 It seems to me that if…

  • A burden relieved

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    Lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better. Doctrine & Covenants 25:10 I have the feeling that Emma was concerned about worldly things but from a greedy mindset but from a practical one. While laying those things aside might have been a challenge for her (I don’t know)…

  • A word of caution

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    In temporal labors thou shalt not have strength, for this is not thy calling. Doctrine & Covenants 24:9 Perhaps if Joseph had kept this in mind, or if other early saints had been aware of and paid attention to this nugget, the church might have been more judicious in their approach to the Kirkland Safety…

  • Flee from Babylon

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    Every one that is proud shall be thrust through; yea, and every one that is joined to the wicked shall fall by the sword. 2 Nephi 23:15Isaiah 13:15 The 2 Nephi version is more clear—Isaiah (KJV) shows it as “every one that is found shall be thrust through.” The Lord promises “mine anger is not…

  • Signs without faith

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    In talking about showing great things to the children of men the Lord declared that without faith the only great things that people will see are destructions upon Babylon. I would interpret that to mean that even those without faith will recognize that the systems of men and of wickedness are crumbling and failing.

  • All praise to the Lord

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    I’m reading about the day when “they shall not hurt not destroy in all My holy mountain” and Israel shall say “God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid” and that lines up with the fact that I am trying to think about ways to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and also…

  • A gratifying burden

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    You shall be laden with sheaves upon your backs. Doctrine & Covenants 33:9 Just because it is a joyous burden to carry—laden with sheaves implies a bountiful harvest—doesn’t mean that it isn’t a heavy burden to carry which can tire you out. Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil…