I was asked to substitute and give the Gospel Doctrine Lesson in Sunday School. It was a great lesson from John 16 & 17. I love the New Testament. When I had the calling of teaching gospel doctrine, I think 8 years ago, I was able to teach from it. I believe the reason that I like it so much is that it was the first book I studied in 9th Grade Seminary. My awesome teacher, Bro. Sampson, helped my testimony of Jesus Christ to grow.
The other reason that I love it, was that when I was able to participate in the Hill Cumorah Pageant, way back in 1981, I was in the scene where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount. It was great to act out the part of sitting at Christ's feet and listening to his beautiful sermon.
Part of the lesson was on Christ giving the apostles the Gift of the Holy Ghost to have as a comforter when he left them. I brought up the point that we are all given the gift but it is up to us to be worthy to have his spirit to be with us. In the Sacrament prayers that are offered each Sunday it says, "that you MAY always have his spirit to be with you." May is a word that says we have to do something in order to qualify for this great blessing. We have to live worthy to have the Holy Ghost's constant companionship.
I hope that I can always remember him and keep his commandments that I MAY always have his spirit to be with me. I challenge you to think of that each Sunday during the Sacrament Prayers. Are you living worthily? If not, what do you need to do to have this great blessing of direction and guidance in your life.
