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I Have Enough
As I sat waiting for the endowment session to begin, I thanked the Lord for providing three temples within a range that makes it possible for us to attend weekly. The closest is a two-and-a-quarter hours' drive away. The farthest of the three is a two-and-a-half hours' drive.
I often wish that a temple could be announced that would be closer. As that wish went through my mind there in the endowment room, I heard myself saying, “But I have enough.” We have three temples within driving distance, and that is enough.
I have read all four of the Standard Works many times. We have been promised numerous other books that will take their own places as additional scripture beside our Standard Works. I was once praying that we could be given some additional scripture. A voice came into my mind. It said, “You have enough.”
And, indeed, I do. I have enough to get myself back to the presence of God. We have enough. I am satisfied, and will patiently wait upon the Lord to fulfill the prophecies of more scriptures.
And I am in possession of all of the covenants available to God's children. I have everything necessary to enable me to walk back to God's presence. I have enough.
I am not a rich man. Yet I have no debts, and have a comfortable, warm home, and all that I want to eat. I have never been without food or shelter. I have enough. I have enough and to spare.
I have 56 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and three on the way. In this case, I don't have enough. The world needs all of such children that it can get. They're preparing the way for the Lord's Second Coming. They are righteous, talented, and covenant-keepers. I'll never have enough, and yet, I'm satisfied. I feel blessed beyond measure. I don't know anyone, anywhere, who has such a numerous, outstanding posterity.
I envy no one for anything.
I have had the gifts of receiving many, many callings and opportunities to serve. I currently have the gift of being able to serve as a stake patriarch. This will be my last earthly calling. I have enjoyed every calling, and have learned much from each. It is enough.
I have a firm testimony. I hold a fulness of the Melchizedek Priesthood. I have the opportunity of being able to repent as often as needed. I have the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost, the third member of the Godhead. I have a super abundance of blessings. My cup runneth over.
To say that I have enough is a huge understatement. I have everything.