TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1835·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   deciple. You shall have power with God, that no tongue now can describe You shall see many days and have long life. The angels shall guard you and minister to you. You shall go where your heart desires, for you shall have great power with God You shall have power over diseases and plagues and do great good. Even so Amen.
   Minutes and Blessings, 28 February–1 March 1835 — jspcopy citation
2. 1880·John Taylor·Apostle
   "20. The power and authority of the lesser, or Aaronic Priesthood, is to hold the keys of the ministering of angels, and to administer in outward ordinances the letter of the Gospel—the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, agreeable to the covenants and commandments.
   The Priesthood, Its Organization, Etc. — jodcopy citation
3. 1982·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   And I know that the Lord does not work in this way. His word goes forth by the mouths of his servants as they minister and labor in their weakness. That word is then carried into receptive hearts by the still small voice of the Spirit. (See D&C 85:6 .)
   The Doctrine of the Priesthood — cojccopy citation
4. 1986·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   “And they saw the heavens open, and they saw angels descending out of heaven as it were in the midst of fire; and they came down and encircled those little ones about, and they were encircled about with fire; and the angels did minister unto them” ( 3 Ne. 17:11–15, 17, 20–24 ).
   Little Children — cojccopy citation
5. 1999·Joseph B. Wirthlin·Apostle
   If the Savior were among us in mortality today, He would be found ministering to the needy, the suffering, the sick. Following this example may be one of the reasons President Spencer W. Kimball said: “When viewed in this light, we can see that [welfare] is not a program, but the essence of the gospel. It is the gospel in action. It is the crowning principle of a Christian life.”
   Inspired Church Welfare — cojccopy citation
6. 2011·Dieter F. Uchtdorf·Apostle
   Let us earnestly seek the light of personal inspiration. Let us plead with the Lord to endow our mind and soul with the spark of faith that will enable us to receive and recognize the divine ministering of the Holy Spirit for our specific life situations and for our challenges and priesthood duties.
   Your Potential, Your Privilege — cojccopy citation