This Day
This Day
Ronald A. Rasband
Takeaways:
In the Book of Mormon, the phrase "this day" is used to call attention to counsel, promises, and teachings. We come to General Conference to hear counsel for "this day." Counsel we need to hear "this day" is to renew our commitment to the Book of Mormon.
As a missionary, Elder Rasband accepted a challenge to read the Book of Mormon two times through: the first time marking or underlining everything that pointed to or testified of Jesus Christ, the second time marking or underlining principles and doctrine of the gospel. This practice filled him with "a profound love for the Lord" and a strong testimony of the truth of His teachings and their application to "this day."
When President Nelson visits dignitaries, rulers, guests, politicians, leaders, etc., he reverently presents them with a Book of Mormon. He sometimes not only shares the book, but opens it and reads with the books recipient, taking the opportunity to teach and testify. We should follow his lead. Everyone needs the truths contained in the book.
We can carry around copies of the physical book, or share a link to the digital version from our phones.
"Our living prophet is doing his part to flood the earth with the Book of Mormon. But he cannot open the floodgates alone. We must follow his lead." - Ronald A. Rasband
Invitations:
"I invite you, this day, to give a Book of Mormon to your friends and family, your associates at work, your soccer coach, or the produce man at your market."
"I invite you to follow our beloved prophet, President Nelson, in flooding the earth with the Book of Mormon."
Questions to Ponder:
“Think of all those who could be blessed by the gospel in their lives, and then send to them a copy of the Book of Mormon from your phone. Remember to include your testimony and how this book has blessed your life.”