| Latter Day Light DAILY DEVOTIONAL December 15, 2017 Mercy #Light the World |
SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY Matthew 5:7
"Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy."
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QUOTE OF THE DAY Gordon B. Hinckley
"I plead for a stronger spirit of compassion in all of our relationships, a stronger element of mercy, for the promise is sure that if we are merciful we shall obtain mercy. . . . Mercy is of the very essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The degree to which each of us is able to extend it becomes an expression of the reality of our discipleship under Him who is our Lord and Master" ("Blessed Are the Merciful," Ensign, May 1990). |
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DAILY READING SCHEDULE
Read the Book of Mormon and Doctrine & Covenants/Pearl of Great Price in a year by following our Daily Reading Schedule.
Ether 10:8-29
Pearl of Great Price: JS--Matthew 1:34-53
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TODAY IN CHURCH HISTORY December 15
1830 - The Prophet Joseph receives the revelation known as Doctrine and Covenants 35. It was given for Sidney Rigdon and included his call to go forth and prepare the way, baptizing and confirming the Holy Ghost. This section contains the call for the "weak things," or "those who are unlearned and despised, to thrash the nations by the power of my Spirit" (Doctrine and Covenants 35:13).
1833 - William W. Phelps wrote a letter to the Prophet Joseph describing the terrible condition of the Saints in Missouri. He states that the governor was willing to restore their property in Jackson County but could not promise their protection once they were there. Elder Phelps states that they will wait patiently for the word of the Lord on what to do.
1835 - Elder Orson Hyde delivered a letter to the Prophet Joseph dealing with his dissatisfaction with temple building committee. The Prophet states that he was greatly affected by this letter and prayed to the Father not to let Satan destroy Elder Hyde and cause a division among the Twelve who had been chosen to take the gospel to the world.
1842 - The Prophet Joseph's case was presented to the Illinois State Supreme Court. They agreed that the order for his arrest out of Missouri signed by former Governor Carlin was illegal, but disagreed upon what action the present Governor could take. It was recommended that the Prophet appear before the supreme court to receive a writ of habeas corpus.
1843 - The Prophet Joseph Smith became very ill in the morning. Brother Levi Richards administered "herbs and mild drinks" and the Prophet was "considerably revived" by evening. (History of the Church, 6:115-116)
1979 - The Church opens a temporary visitors' center in Lake Placid, New York, in preparation for the 1980 Winter Olympics.
1992 - The Relief Society announces an effort supported by the Church to raise literacy rates in the Church worldwide. Also, the first branch of the Church in Tanzania is organized.
2006 - Church member and Fort Worth Texas Stake President, Jon Beesley, was the test pilot for the maiden flight of the new F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet.
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