Monday’s Lesson,
I AM A CHILD OF GOD: SATAN, GET THE HENCE!
Today we reviewed several parts of the first chapter of the
book of Moses. As we studied together as a class, we uncovered who we are. Like
Moses, we are sons and daughters of an Almighty God who lives in Heaven.
We learned each of us is of great worth and value to the
Lord (and the advisory). We also learned we inherit attributes of our Father in
Heaven just as we do our earthy parents. One of which is the ability to
overcome and resist the temptations of the devil.
In the first few verses of the first chapter of Moses we
learn he saw God (literally) face-to-face. God tells Moses, he is His son and a
similitude to the Only Begotten. Moses learns about his role and purpose on
earth. He comes to understand many things including the importance of understanding
who we are as children of God.
After Moses’s encounter we the Lord, he encounters Satan as
well. Having just been in the presence of the one true God, Moses easily
identifies Satan for who he really is. He commands the devil to leave. Satan of
course is none too thrilled to go as he knows just how important Moses is and
what a priceless soul he would be to win. In spite of Satan’s persistence,
Moses continues to command the advisory to depart until Satan finally gives up.
We likened
this lesson to the daily temptations we face. As we begin to better understand
who we are and the value we possess in the eyes of the Lord (not to mention
Satan) we can overcome all things. We are important.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf said this, “You are something divine—more beautiful and glorious than you can possibly imagine. This knowledge changes everything. It changes your present. It can change your future. And it can change the world. …
“Because of the revealed word of a
merciful God, … you have felt the eternal glory of that divine spirit within you. You are no ordinary beings, my beloved young friends all around the world. You are glorious and eternal. …
“It is
my prayer and blessing that when you look at your reflection, you will be able to see beyond imperfections and self-doubts and recognize who you truly are: glorious sons and daughters of the Almighty God” (“The Reflection in the Water” [Church Educational System fireside for young adults, Nov. 1, 2009]; LDS.org).
Satan tries to tell us every day, that we are of no value
and the Atonement does not apply to us in our lives. Satan will lie to us in
order to tear us down. As we study the gospel and follow the Lord’s plan of
happiness, we will be able to more fully recognize the advisory for who he
really is. We will gain divine strength, enough so we can command Satan to GET
THE HENCE.
I know this to be true. I have seen this in my own life and
in the lives of others. Spiritual strength come from God and the earnest efforts
we make to do our very best every day.
In Jesus name ~ Amen
