"Tonight I wish to emphasize one verse from (D&C) section 107: 'Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence."'
The priesthood is the power of God delegated to man and it is also the perfect plan of service.
President Harold B. Lee frequently taught, "When one becomes a holder of the priesthood, he becomes an agent of the Lord. He should think of his calling as though he were on the Lord's errand."
Home teaching is a part of today's plan to rescue precious souls.
In many successful activation efforts, these four elements are found: 1. The reactivation opportunity was pursued at the ward level; 2. The bishop of the ward was involved; 3. Qualified and inspired teachers were provided; 4. Attention was given to the individual.
"Let us reach out to rescue those who so need our help and lift them to the higher road and the better way."
Missionaries must understand that the seeds of testimony frequently do not immediately take root and flower.
"Tonight I pray that all of us who hold the priesthood may sense our responsibilities, that we, like Gideon of old, might stand every man in his appointed place and, as one, follow our leader, even the Lord Jesus Christ — and his prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley. May we reach out and may we rescue those who have fallen by the wayside, that not one precious soul will be lost."
