The Second Coming by Harry Anderson

Preparing the World for the Savior's Return

by John Fisher

In his October 2024 General Conference address, "The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again," President Russell M. Nelson emphasizes the urgency of preparing for the Savior's Second Coming. He highlights the accelerated construction of temples worldwide as a divine directive to gather Israel on both sides of the veil and to ready the world for the Lord's return. President Nelson calls upon individuals to prioritize their discipleship, engage in regular temple worship, and deepen their understanding of Jesus Christ's Atonement. He assures that sincere seekers will find the Savior in the temple, receive answers to their deepest questions, and experience profound joy through His gospel.

Summary

President Nelson described the majesty and urgency of the Lord's work in our time, highlighting the unprecedented pace of temple construction. He explained that temples are being built at the Lord's instruction because their blessings are essential for gathering Israel on both sides of the veil. Furthermore, temples prepare a covenant people to help ready the world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. President Nelson urged saints to recognize the sacred significance of this moment in hastening the Lord's work.

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Concluding his message, President Nelson testifies of the Savior's imminent return and the joy that awaits the righteous. He invites all to rededicate their lives to Jesus Christ, actively participate in gathering Israel, and prepare the world for the Second Coming. He affirms that as individuals fully turn their hearts to the Savior, they will witness the Lord hastening His work and experience the best that is yet to come.

Promises for Temple Attendance

President Russell M. Nelson has extended several promises to those who engage in temple worship and uphold their covenants:

• Miracles in Your Life: "I promise you that the Lord will bring the miracles He knows you need as you make sacrifices to serve and worship in His temples."

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• Safety Amid Upheaval: "Whenever any kind of upheaval occurs in your life, the safest place to be spiritually is living inside your temple covenants!"

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• Personal Revelation and Protection: "Nothing will protect you more as you encounter the world’s mists of darkness. Nothing will bolster your testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Atonement or help you understand God’s magnificent plan more. Nothing will soothe your spirit more during times of pain. Nothing will open the heavens more. Nothing!"

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• Spiritual Strength and Guidance: "As you marry in the temple and return repeatedly, you will be strengthened and guided in your decisions."

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• Increased Access to Divine Power: "Each person who makes covenants in baptismal fonts and temples—and keeps them—has increased access to the power of Jesus Christ."

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These promises underscore the profound spiritual benefits of regular temple attendance and faithful covenant keeping.

Reference: 

Nelson, R. M. (2024, October). The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again. General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved from https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/57nelson?lang=eng

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Labels: atonement, discipleship, gathering Israel, Russell M. Nelson, Second Coming, temple worship

// posted by John Fisher @ December 07, 2024