Heavenly Father Loves All of His Children

In the Pearl of Great Price, a book of scripture held sacred by Latter-day Saints “Mormons”, we learn that the most paramount truth Moses learned from speaking with God is that he is God’s son (See Moses chapter one in the Pearl of Great Price). The relationship between a father and his son is dependable and familiar, filled with trust, admiration and love. This is never truer than when describing the relationship between our Heavenly Father and his children. As Moses came to learn of his divine nature as a son of the Father, it became a source of strength for him in difficult times. The knowledge that an all-knowing God, the creator of the universe, is ever-present and endlessly supportive was undoubtedly an immense comfort to Moses. When suddenly faced with Satan’s temptations in verse 12, Moses was able to say with confidence, “Who art thou? For I am a son of God…” No amount of enticement from the adversary could quell this inherent truth. As I learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints “Mormon Church”, my testimony of this fact is continually reinforced. I am a daughter of God and as such I have an inherently divine nature. Like Moses, I gain strength and assurance from this every day. Though I may not conduct myself the way the world expects a young woman to, I know it does not matter. I know that I can walk in confidence as long as I measure up to God’s standard. The opinions of man hold little value and my worth is not contingent upon them. I know who I am and I have a loving Heavenly Father who knows who I am. He is aware of me and anxious for me to achieve the best things in this life. As my knowledge of what it truly means to be a daughter of God grows, I am constantly reminded of the profound love our Heavenly Father has for each of His children. As I strive to grow closer to my Heavenly Father and Savior each day, I know that I, much like Moses, will be continually edified and the knowledge of this sacred relationship reinforces my resolve to strive to live up to my divine potential.

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Understand God the Father

In Moses chapter one, found in the Pearl of Great Price, Moses is transfigured (a special change of nature to a more glorified state) by God the Father, allowing him to see the Almighty face to face. These few precious verses that we have had revealed to us provide significant insight to Moses’ relationship with God; it is easy, and important, for us to apply what Moses learned about his relationship with God to our own lives.

An important idea that is revealed to Moses is the fact that God created the world and all of the things, which exist upon it. Moses must have been greatly impressed with these creations, as he “marveled and wondered,” over them. The idea of creation is one, which completely overwhelms me. The complexity of each living creature on this planet is so immense; it is a wonder how life processes exist and function in the effective and miraculous way that they do. Creation is an example of the awesome power held by our Heavenly Father, but more importantly than the endless and limitless abilities of God the Father, is the personal relationship each one of his creations can choose to have with him. This is another concept that Moses’ interaction with God in Moses, chapter one, teaches us.

The Father has infinite power to create life and create all things, yet he still chooses to uplift and support even his smallest, seemingly insignificant creations. Moses learns that without the support and fortification of God the Father, he has no strength. When God’s glory was removed from Moses, “Moses was left unto himself. And as he was left unto himself, he fell unto the earth” (See Moses 1:9) When he is left alone, lacking the presence of God, he truly understands his own nothingness and exclaims, “Now for this cause, I know that man is nothing” (See Moses 1:10)

There is another important concept gleaned from this scene on the mountain. After the strength of the natural man is returned to Moses, he is visited and tempted by Satan, who commands Moses to worship him. Moses learns something incredibly vital to us all. In a time of immense temptation and difficulty, God dwells with Moses and strengthens him. Likewise, when Satan enters our lives, whether it be directly or in a way less obvious to us, or those around us, God the Father will provide strength if we ask for it. Often, he strengthens us when we forget to ask, or when an excess of pride blinds us from the way. Moses’ experience with these uplifting truths is a testimony to myself, and to all of the Father’s children, that our Heavenly Father loves and supports us in our greatest times of need. Our relationship with him is contingent on our efforts to improve it, but his love has no qualifications, for he truly has an infinite love for all of his children.

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