The Strengthening Power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ

This week was really awesome. We had a seventy, Elder Whiting, come to the mission and do a mission tour, I really loved the talk, and was inspired by it. One of the main messages of the day, was teaching with power and authority.  We talked a lot abut power, and that is something that I myself have been studying. I felt that the Spirit had prepared my to learn in that meeting, and I was blessed to learn by the Spirit in the meeting. I have a lot to work on. I have recently focused my study of the Book of Mormon back onto these two questions concerning the strengthening power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. First: "what is that power,"and second: "how do I use it?" I have learned a lot about the different strengths that Heavenly Father gives us. 

As I have thought about these things, I have come to understand that Strengthening power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ is the power that we need to be saved. It is the power that allows us to overcome sin and work to become better. It is the power that helps us overcome the fall of Adam and the natural man or woman in us. This power is the power by which we are enabled to do the work of God on Earth. It is the power that we need to receive and teach by the Spirit of God. It is the power by which we can have handle on the power of the Priesthood. It is the power that allows us to receive revelation from God. It is the power of God unto the fulfilling His covenants. It is the power that delivers us from captivity. 

How do we use it?

We believe in or on Jesus Christ. We pray. We make covenants. We obey. W strive to keep our will in line with the will of God. We live the principles, and participate in the ordinances of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I am so grateful for the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ, which enables us to do become who we ought to become. I know that I have been changed by it. I like this study, but it is not the study that really helps me, but the mercy and love of Jesus Christ himself. How can we give words enough to explain His divine love ! How can we tell of His infinite and tender hand! I cannot say how grateful I am for my Savior Jesus Christ. I wish that all I meet could come to Him and understand His mercy. Try a little harder, and work a little longer to be the person that Christ would have you to be! 

Love to all!

Working Hard and Being Obedient, 

Elder Bevan