| | Latter Day Light DAILY DEVOTIONAL November 27, 2017 Faith and Hope |
SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY Ether 12:4
"Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God."
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QUOTE OF THE DAY Howard W. Hunter
"This faith and hope of which I speak is not a Pollyanna-like approach to significant personal and public problems. I don't believe we can wake up in the morning and simply by drawing a big 'happy face' on the chalkboard believe that is going to take care of the world's difficulties. But if our faith and hope is anchored in Christ, and in his teachings, commandments, and promises, then we are able to count on something truly remarkable, genuinely miraculous, that can part the Red Sea and lead modern Israel to a place 'where none shall come to hurt or make afraid' ("Come, Come, Ye Saints," Hymns, 1985, no. 30)" ("An Anchor to the Souls of Men," BYU Fireside, February 7, 1993). |
DAILY READING SCHEDULE
Read the Book of Mormon and Doctrine & Covenants/Pearl of Great Price in a year by following our Daily Reading Schedule.
Mormon 6:2-22
Pearl of Great Price: Moses 8:19-30
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TODAY IN CHURCH HISTORY November 27
1832 - The Prophet Joseph Smith writes a letter to W. W. Phelps who was living in Jackson County, Missouri. It was written in answer to questions from the Saints who had moved to Zion concerning inheritances and consecration. Parts of the letter would later be canonized as Doctrine and Covenants 85.
1835 - The Prophet Joseph spent the day at home "afflicted with my cold" and reading Hebrew. His scribe, Warren Parrish, also suffering with a cold, asked the Prophet "to lay my hands on him in the name of the Lord. I did so, and in return I asked him to lay his hands on me. We were both relieved" (History of the Church, 2:321).
1839 - While traveling to Washington D. C., the coachman of the stage the Prophet was riding in stepped into a public house for a drink. The horses took fright and ran down the hill at full speed. The Prophet calmed the other passengers and then climbed out the door, secured himself on the side of the stage coach in an attempt to reach the coachmen's seat. Upon succeeding, he reined up the horses and stopped the coach with out any harm to the passengers. The passengers, some who were members of Congress, spoke in the highest terms of commendation for the Prophet, it "being one of the most daring and heroic deeds" in saving their lives. However, upon learning that it was "Joseph Smith the 'Mormon Prophet'" who had saved them, "I heard no more of their praise, gratitude, or reward." (History of the Church, 4:23-24.)
1919 - The Laie Hawaii Temple is dedicated by President Heber J. Grant.
1934 - Inspector Samuel P. Cowley, the first LDS agent in the FBI and head of the antigangster unit, is mortally wounded in a gun fight with George "Baby Face" Nelson. Cowley continues firing his weapon as he falls to the ground and kills Nelson. Agent Cowley dies the following day.
1978 - U.S. President Jimmy Carter visits Salt Lake City, Utah, and speaks in the Tabernacle.
1992 - The first branch of the Church in Burundi is organized.
1999 - A name change was announced for LDS Social Services. The new name is LDS Family Services.
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