Come into the Fold of God
Come into the Fold of God
Randy D. Funk
Takeaways:
The blessings that come from following the example and teachings of Christ are “numerous, joyful, and eternal.” Entering into the “fold of God” allows us to experience the “Good Shepherd’s” “watchful, nurturing care” and redeeming love.
All who choose so can be part of the fold. “The gift of agency is not simply the right to choose; it is the opportunity to choose the right. And the walls of the fold are not a constraint but a source of spiritual safety.”
“When we follow the doctrine of Christ and come into the fold through faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism and confirmation, and continuing faithfulness, Alma promised four specific, personal blessings. You may
(1) ‘be redeemed of God,’
(2) ‘be numbered with those of the first resurrection,’
(3) ‘have eternal life,’ and
(4) the Lord will ‘pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you.’”
Questions to Ponder:
Do you have a desire to be included in the “fold of God”?
Do the walls of the fold ever feel like a constraint to you? What about a source of spiritual safety? What differences do you observe in yourself when you feel constrained versus when you feel protected?