holding fast

i love that babies are always wanting to hold something in their hand…
~ mom’s shirt
~ brother’s finger
~ burp rag
~ toy
~ blankie

They love to explore, feel new textures, work on motor skills in grasping.

In the wee morning hours I thought of the similarity between babies grasping and we, as Children of God, holding fast to the iron rod.
We hold onto the iron rod to feel secure … to have a solid foundation in Christ … to feel comfort from the Holy Ghost … to find our way in this life. Babies rely on us to keep them safe physically. They cling to the one holding them … we rely on the Word of God… the words of prophets…the scriptures to keep us safe.

I recently heard about a Gospel Doctrine teacher saying something like: “The scriptures aren’t that important.” What in the world? Oh? I think not sir. It hurt my heart to know that he said that about the scriptures. Oh wow – how blessed we are to have the Word of God – The Scriptures in our hands. But do I fully appreciate them by studying them daily? Uhhh – need to work on that.

President Ezra Taft Benson – The Book of Mormon: Keystone to our Religion

Sounds like the church is still under condemnation – until we really truly value this book as it ought to be.

This would be how I would respond to Mr. Sunday School teacher. What a powerful testimony!

Elder David A. Bednar – October 2011 Ensign

I know there is more depth to explore with Holding Fast to the Iron Rod. But this is a good start for now – to recognize what a treasure I have to share with my children.