[Traveler]

Hi Traveler,

I believe him 100% and I don't get a good feeling about those who want to reinterpret what he really meant of you know what I am referring to. However, if you look at the signs, and some of the other statements, we should be able to see the fig leaves and see that summer is nigh. If for logical reason only, I don't know how long HF can stand to have his children born without little chance to have the Gospel. What is it, there are maybe 100 times more births in the world than baptisms. The abuse (spousal and child), porn, how long can it last. Did you see my post where it was said, "it will all work out in the end, and if it hasn't worked out, it isn't the end. The most mosquoted scripture is Joshua 24:15 (I think it is) Choose you this say whom you will serve, whether the Gods of the Amorites in whom land you dwll, or the God of your fathers on the other side of the flood, as for me and my house, we will serve the lord. I think that middle part is very significant since there are many Gods in the world today also. I apologize if I quoted it wrong I just guessed from memory. If we are preapred and act as if it is far away, but are ready any day, we will all be okay.

You have a terrific spirit of compasion, empathy, and charity about you. You don't get riled, defensive, or vindictive.

All the best,

Abraham[/b]

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful response. I would like you to know that I am not a young person - not any more. I was once young when I served in the army during Vietnam - getting riled then got some of my friends killed. So I have been around. One thing I remember from my youth is sitting at stake conference in the Provo tabernacle when a speaker said something about the second coming. He said that he was sure it was near – perhaps not in his lifetime but he was sure that some the young people there would see it in their life time. I heard the same talk at a recent stake conference, but something was different. This time I was the same age as the old guy that was sure the youth would see the second coming during their lifetime.

I am sure Jesus will return on schedule. I doubt he will be late. However it is my understanding that the wickedness in the world is not part of his schedule. I believe it is the preparedness of the saints. Specifically the Latter-Day Saints that prepare by covenant as established by G-d chosen prophet. Though many look in scripture for the signs of great destruction and wickedness it is my belief that such study is misleading. Rather we should look to the events that surround the righteous Saints and the power of good that will shine from their homes like fire in darkness. And unlike many Saints, I do not believe this is the glow from their HDTV’s broadcasting the game on Super Bowl Sunday.

The Traveler