Look
for why temples are important.
Yea, verily I say unto you, I gave unto you a
commandment that you should build a house, in the which house I design to endow
those whom I have chosen with power from on high;
Doctrine & Covenants
95:8
What
does “endow” mean? Consider these sentences: “She gave a large financial
endowment to the Business College.” “He was endowed with tremendous physical
strength.” Endow means to give or be given gifts.
God
has chosen temples as a place “to endow” us with “powers from on high”. We need those gifts, blessings, and powers in
our lives. Have you ever considered at what specific times in the temple we are
endowed with power? One of my favorite activities in the temple is what is
called Initiatories. When I went through the temple for the first time, I was
preparing for my mission and I only had a few opportunities to return to the temple
before entering the mission field. So it was not until after my mission that I
got to enjoy Initiatories again. Although we do the work for others who have
passed on, it is wonderful to bask and re-internalize the great gifts and
blessings God has given us in His house.
Today’s Takeaway:
Plan a trip to the Temple. When you are
there, consider the various times the Lord “endows”. Re-enjoy those blessings all over again.
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