3 Nephi 1:26
Glad
tidings- finding Joy
What
26 And
thus the ninety and second year did pass away, bringing aglad tidings
unto the people because of the signs which did come to pass,
according to the words of the prophecy of all the holy prophets.
The people were
happy about the coming of the Savior. Glad tidings means good news
or the gospel.
Why
Because they knew
that they would be blessed with the Atonement and all of His
teachings. That salvation of man would come to pass.
Pattern
Luke
2:10
10
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good
tidings of
great joy,
which shall be to all people.
Isa.
40:9
9
¶O Zion,
that bringest goodtidings,
get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good
tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up,
be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah,
Behold your God!
Gospel
- O Zion, that bringest good tidings.
- How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings
1 Cor.
9:14
Christ
this
verse is speaking of the birth of Jesus Christ and the coming of the
gospel which brings joy to all men.
Conference
Russell
M. Nelson Of
the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
” dear ones,” I replied, “in order to experience true joy in the morning, or at any time, at least three factors are needed. You need to feel good about the people with whom you live and work—your companions in life. You must feel good about yourself—not in any sense of conceit, but simply a proper esteem for yourself, well deserved. And possibly most important, you must feel good about your relation to God and sincerely love him.”
As
I so counseled my family in that conversation, we all might consider
those three steps to achieve real joy in life.
The
crowning attribute that leads to joy is love of God. Even that first
look in the mirror can be more enjoyable knowing we are created in
his image. Each of us can say, as did the Apostle, “Thou hast made
known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy
countenance” (Acts
2:28;
see also Ps.
16:11).
God,
who gave us life, also gave us commandments to live by, that we might
have joy. They have been revealed periodically by prophets from Adam
to President Benson. One wrote this expression: “Consider … the
blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God.
For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and
spiritual” (Mosiah
2:41).
But
for those who have not known his ways or who have strayed from them,
remember, it is not too late to change. Blessings from faith and
repentance still can be yours.
Our
family experienced that in a special way recently as our youngest
daughter was sealed to her eternal companion in the holy temple. To
witness this event, along with other family members, were her parents
and all eight of her older sisters and their husbands. For us, there
was truly joy in the morning on that day. Then we really felt the
scriptural truth, “Men are, that they might have joy” (2
Ne. 2:25).
These
experiences, glorious as they are, become but prelude to that great
day ahead, when the faithful will stand at the latter day upon the
earth. They shall abide the Second Coming of the Lord and shall stand
with him when he appears (see Mal.
3:2–12; 3
Ne. 24:2–12).
On that joyous morning, the mirror will reflect the miracle of the
first resurrection. The faithful shall be crowned with glory,
immortality, and eternal life (see D&C
75:5; D&C
138:51).
Once
again “morning stars [will] sing together, and … all the sons
[and daughters] of God [will] shout for joy!” (D&C
128:23;
see also Job
38:7).
For on that morning, “the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and
all flesh shall see it together” (Isa.
40:5;
see also Ezek.
20:48; Luke
3:6; D&C
101:23).
Then,
“there’ll be peace and contentment evermore, ev’ry heart, ev’ry
voice on that day will rejoice. … There’ll be joy in the morning
on that day” (Natalie Sleeth, “Joy in the Morning,” Carol
Stream, Illinois: Hope Publishing Co., 1977, pp. 4–5, 9–10). It
shall be ours—through our faithfulness—I testify in the name of
Jesus Christ, amen.
Apply
There
are troubles and trials and there will be sorrow and anguish but the
knowledge of our Savior can be an anchor to keep us grounded and be
the source of strength that we need to make it through every trial
and it will be the wellspring of countless blessings which will bring
joy. The Joy of faith in the future day when we will be forgiven of
all our sins and shortcomings and the knowledge of eternal life with
exaltation for those who really try to be good is certainly a source
of joy and gladness. The gospel is really glad tidings to all men.
One
of the best ways to feel joy is to share the glad tiding with others.
Hymns
Joy
to The World
children
151-
I am Glad For Many Things
265-
Be Happy
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