Brighter and Brighter until the Perfect Day By Elder Mark A. Bragg Of the Seventy Even in the most difficult and darkest of times, there is light and goodness all around us. Paul shared a wonderful message of hope with the Corinthians: “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; “Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.” What was the source of Paul’s hope? Listen to his explanation: “For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” Even in the most difficult and darkest of times, there is light and goodness all around us. Last October, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf reminded us, “We are surrounded by such an astonishing wealth of light and truth that I wonder if we truly appreciate what we have.” However, the adversary would rather have us focus on “mists of darkness … which blindeth the eyes, … hardeneth … hearts … , and … leadeth … away.” Nevertheless, with perfect understanding of the challenges of our day, the Lord promises, “That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day.” We are children of God. Receiving light, continuing in God, and receiving more light are what we are created to do. From the very beginning, we followed the light; we followed our Heavenly Father and His plan. Seeking the light is in our spiritual DNA. (范美琪) #seminaryclass #taclobanstakeseminaryclass #feastinguponthewordsofgod #nobodycanstoptheworkfromprogressing #bookofmormonclass #charmoholic #smilesyndrome (at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Burgos Chapel, Tacloban)