In Doctrine and Covenants section 25
there is a revelation given to Emma Smith, the wife of the Prophet Joseph
Smith. It was in direct response to
questions she had about her role in the events of the Restoration and became a
hallmark for who she would become in her life as the companion of a prophet.
Emma crossing the river with children |
One of
the statements made by the Lord to Emma was as follows:
“…thou art an elect lady, whom I have called.” (D&C 25:3)
With all the drudgery and
challenges she had to endure during her time with Joseph, I wonder if she didn't hearken back to these words of comfort from time to time.
This was a woman who never
really had her own home until just before she lost her beloved spouse. She was a mother, but many of her children passed
away early from persecution and common ills of the day. There was sorrow in her relationships with
her parents who abandoned her when she married Joseph. And the trials she endured seem almost
unbearable to a mortal like me. Life was
hard and her rewards, to many of us, appear to be paltry compared to the
challenges.
She's funny |
And then I consider my own
sweetheart and the difficulties she has endured in our many years
together.
She's beautiful |
We have not moved
excessively and we have all our children with us but she has had me as a
husband and that has to be difficult. Yet,
she is faithful, true and kind in everything she does. Our home is a refuge
from the world and her constant care is the hallmark of her own character.
She's just plain wonderful |
My children and I are
blessed for having this sweet sister as our Mother and Wife.
I suspect that if Heavenly
Father was to offer her a revelation He might include words similar to what He
offered to Emma –
“…thou art an elect lady, whom I have called.”
Happy
Birthday (late though it may be) from the
one mortal who loves you most.
1 comment:
I agree with you 100 percent and that doesn't happen very often. Oh was that sarcasm? happy birthday to Teresa I love her too.
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