I've never read a passage of scripture more excited than Doctrine and Covenants 128:18-24. Joseph's energy in it makes me want to get just as excited about the Gospel. When I think about it with the right attitude, it's really obvious why we should be so. Just look at the doctrine contained in Section 128: God has given the righteous dead the opportunity to receive all the blessings possible from the ordinances of the gospel of Christ, and he has given his mortal saints the privilege of facilitating such a magnificent work! Not only that, but, having been raised in the restored gospel, I have had the immense gift of being one of the "babes and sucklings" who receive knowledge kept from the world for centuries (128:18)! Life is amazing!
Brandon, reading your blogs makes me excited to get the privilege of talking about the scriptures with such amazing members of the Church as yourself. You are right--Joseph saw the vision of the work and was so thrilled that he literally wanted to shout it from the rooftops. Or he was so energized that he wanted to be like an Alma who wanted the voice of an angel that would ring out in power and truth. I am always amazed at how lightly many take these precious truths from the scriptures. I read them and want to shout out as well! Life, especially when you have the Gospel, is amazing :)
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