Gems-Teachings: Drink Deeply of Living Waters
"The abundant life is a spiritual life. Too many sit at the banquet
table of the gospel of Jesus Christ and merely nibble at the feast placed before them. They go through the motions--attending their
meetings perhaps, glancing at scriptures, repeating familiar
prayers--but their hearts are far away. If they are honest, they
would admit to being more interested in the latest neighborhood rumors, stock market trends, and their favorite TV show than they are in the supernal wonders and sweet ministerings of the Holy Spirit.
"Do you wish to partake of this living water and experience that divine well springing up within you to everlasting life?
"Then be not afraid. Believe with all your hearts. Develop an unshakable faith in the Son of God. Let your hearts reach out in earnest prayer. Fill your minds with knowledge of Him. Forsake your weaknesses. Walk in holiness and harmony with the commandments.
"Drink deeply of the living waters of the gospel of Jesus Christ."
(Joseph B. Wirthlin, "The Abundant Life," Ensign, May 2006, 100)
table of the gospel of Jesus Christ and merely nibble at the feast placed before them. They go through the motions--attending their
meetings perhaps, glancing at scriptures, repeating familiar
prayers--but their hearts are far away. If they are honest, they
would admit to being more interested in the latest neighborhood rumors, stock market trends, and their favorite TV show than they are in the supernal wonders and sweet ministerings of the Holy Spirit.
"Do you wish to partake of this living water and experience that divine well springing up within you to everlasting life?
"Then be not afraid. Believe with all your hearts. Develop an unshakable faith in the Son of God. Let your hearts reach out in earnest prayer. Fill your minds with knowledge of Him. Forsake your weaknesses. Walk in holiness and harmony with the commandments.
"Drink deeply of the living waters of the gospel of Jesus Christ."
(Joseph B. Wirthlin, "The Abundant Life," Ensign, May 2006, 100)