"Celebrating that special star as we do, denotes an aknowledgement of divine design that operates each day of the year, refuting those that declare that the universe represents 'godless geometric space', or that we live in an 'unsponsered universe', in an 'empire of chance.'
"The little star of Bethlehem was not little, given all it's accompanying implications! The new star, by the way, would've had to be placed in it's orbit long, long before it shone so precisely! By reflecting such careful divine design, it underscored what the Lord has said, 'all things must come to pass in their time.' (Doctrine and Covenants 64:32)
"His planning and precision pertain not only to astrophysical orbits but to human orbits as well. This is a stunning thing for us to contemplate in all seasons!
"Therefore, what about our individual orbits and schedules? Do we appear on the scene on time, and do [we] "shine as the lights in the world'? Yes, there is a personalized plan for each of us. Like the Christmas star, each of us, if faithful, has an ordained orbit, a prescribed path, as we go through this second estate."
Neil A. Maxwell
"The Chrstimas Scene"
1 comment:
elder maxwell is so awesome.
so are stars.
so is the gospel.
i like your blog.
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