Each Day Is A Day Of Decision.

Through All Of Our Various Christmas Traditions, I Hope That We Are Focused First Upon The Lord Jesus Christ. Wise Men Still Adore Him.

From Time To Time, Ask Yourself These Questions: "am I Ready To Meet My Maker?" "am I Worthy Of All The Blessings He Has In Store For His Faithful Children?" "have I Received My Endowment And Sealing Ordinances Of The Temple?" "have I Remained Faithful To My Covenants?" "have I Qualified For The Greatest Of All God's Blessings-the Blessing Of Eternal Life."

We Know That Elijah Did Return—at Least Twice—after Malachi's Promise. At Christ's Transfiguration, Elijah Appeared On The Mount To Peter, James, And John. At The Kirtland Temple, April 3, 1836, Elijah Appeared To The Prophet And Oliver Cowdery And Said, 'the Keys Of This Dispensation Are Committed Into Your Hands.'

Regardless Of Gender, Marital Status, Or Age, Individuals Can Choose To Link Themselves Directly To The Savior, Hold Fast To The Rod Of His Truth, And Lead By The Light Of That Truth. By So Doing, They Become Examples Of Righteousness To Whom Others Will Want To Cling.

The Development Of Faith In The Lord Is An Individual Matter. Repentance Is Also An Individual Matter. Only As An Individual Can One Be Baptized And Receive The Holy Ghost. Each Of Us Is Born Individually; Likewise, Each Of Us Is "born Again" Individually. Salvation Is An Individual Matter.