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Alma 24:7-10

Now, these are the words which he said unto the people concerning the matter: I thank my God, my beloved people, that our great God has in goodness sent these our brethren, the Nephites, unto us to preach unto us, and to convince us of the traditions of our wicked fathers. And behold, I thank my great God that he has given us a portion of his Spirit to soften our hearts, that we have opened a correspondence with these brethren, the Nephites. And behold, I also thank my God, that by opening this correspondence we have been convinced of our sins, and of the many murders which we have committed. And I also thank my God, yea, my great God, that he hath granted unto us that we might repent of these things, and also that he hath forgiven us of those our many sins and murders which we have committed, and took away the guilt from our hearts, through the merits of his Son.

I hope that there will several people in our near future that has comments similar to this. The joy that people have when they find Christ is amazing to see. I can’t for the multitudes to come into the truth and be washed clean.

Message 64:4

The Lord has looked upon his Church to bless the faithful. Some have denied the Lord and his goodness; some are full of doubt and are deprived of the joys of the Lord. Some will repent, others will go to destruction.

If we follow Christ’s words we will be blessed. If we don’t, life will be empty. The joy that comes from following Christ is better than the feeling that we get from the things of this world. Will you follow Christ or will you be empty?

Message 105:9

Let the word be taught in its completeness, that the joy of mankind might be full under the plan of redemption. Indeed men are that they might have joy, and inasmuch as they have faith in the plan of God, they shall find deliverance.

Only through the full truth can you receive the full joy of Christ. It only caused damage to hide some of Christ’s teachings. True faith comes with studding all of the word, not the parts that you like. The plan of God is in the full truth.

Message 70:3

Moreover the Lord has heard the prayers of this assembly and has answered peace—herein is your joy in obedience and in humility: for joy comes by obedience and peace in much assurance.

With our obedience to the Lord we will be blessed with joy and peace. This happens when the Lord is pleased with us. It helps us stay on the correct path. We have to make sure we are following the true words of God and his true plan.

Great shall be the joy in the hearts of men for they will hear the Lord’s words and humble themselves before him. The law of the Lord shall be written in each heart and all men will obey his will.

When we come to the Lord, there will be great joy in our heart and life.  We will be blessed by his spirit in our day to day lives that will give us peace and reassurance. God will always send us his joy and peace if we follow his will and are humble before him.

From Brother Norm

Message 73:6 tells us, “The Lord knoweth the hearts of mankind and wherein they desire to learn and do His will, it shall be like a precious ointment poured out upon the faithful to dwell in this light and salvation. For unto them, shall be great joy, that which the mind of man has not yet attained to.”

I must wonder in my heart, how often we truly understand the Lord knows our hearts and our thoughts. I walk among many wonderful people in this land called India and I find many who truly desire to learn of the Lord and His Will. As it becomes plain and clear as a crystal unto them, their very countenance changes and the joy within them becomes quite evident. Do we understand ourselves the kind of blessing that comes from God knowing our hearts and finding it pleasing unto Him?