Article of Faith #10

We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisaical glory.

To be able to write on this one I had to do more research about the 10 tribes. I didn't know why the 10 tribes were important. What I learned that applies to me is this:

1)Heavenly Father made a covenant with Abraham that his descendants would be given the gospel and the chance to be exalted. When Heavenly Father makes a covenant, he will fulfil it.

2)I was really struck by the love that Heavenly Father has for his children. That is why he wants to gather us. To me, when the scriptures talked about the gathering of Israel, it means the gathering of all His children. We all have the opportunity to be part of Israel and to be gathered if we accept the gospel. Accepting the gospel is not just being baptised either. It is accepting it everyday in the way we choose to live.

3)In order to help people realize their place in the Kingdom of Heaven, I need to share the gospel with them.