Clinton 6th Ward Bishopric Message 2015

Bishopric Christmas Message 2015

As we approach this Christmas season, it is with great joy and humility that we acknowledge the birth of our Savior.  We love Him. We know that He lives. We desire all to feel the hope that comes from knowing that Jesus is the Christ.  As followers of Christ it is important to acknowledge Him as our Savior.  To acknowledge is:

to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or

existence of(something),:  to express gratitude or

obligation for.

Contemplating this definition…do we truly “acknowledge” the truths of the gospel and see the Lord’s hand in our lives?  “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”(Proverbs 3:5-6).

As we acknowledge the real power that comes from gospel living we can access the gift of the Atonement in our lives and share that gift with others.  Elder Neal A. Maxwell taught:  “the submission of one’s will is really the only uniquely personal thing we have to place on God’s altar.”  May we this holiday season and each day after let go of those things that hold us back from aligning our wills’ 100% with God’s will.  That we may gain full access to our Savior’s gift is our prayer.

Brother John            Bishop Ropelato            Brother Payne

Merry Christmas!