The Call to Consecration: Where Our Hands Meet the Lord's Will

When we stand together, gathered in the spirit of covenant, we are not merely assembling; we are being consecrated. We are gathered to a purpose that transcends time and geography—the great work of building up the Kingdom of God.

There are those who prefer the comfortable darkness of the enemy’s realm—the destroyers. But we, the covenant people, are called to be builders. We are those who remember the power of the five smooth stones, the miraculous stone cut without hands, and the bold step of Samuel the Lamanite climbing the wall.

What Does It Mean to Be Consecrated?

The Lord’s teaching on consecration—found in passages like Doctrine and Covenants 41–44—is often misunderstood as a purely financial transaction. But to truly grasp it, we must understand it as a covenant of the heart. It is the deep, sacred realization that our greatest gifts, our deepest talents, and our most precious time belong ultimately to the Lord and the gathering effort.

It is the radical, painful, and beautiful act of trusting Him so completely that we are willing to allow Him to exalt us, no matter the cost. This is the core challenge of the Kingdom movement: giving our best selves, our absolute highest devotion, to the work of building.

The Builder's Commitment

A builder does not hold back the best materials. A builder does not keep the most valuable stones for themselves. They commit everything to the structure, knowing that the finished work will endure. This principle applies to our lives today. It means dedicating our efforts—whether through our time, our resources, or our intellectual gifts—to the cause of gathering Israel.

This commitment is not just theoretical. It is lived out in the tangible actions of the Church. It is found in the collective effort of the charity flywheel. When you contribute, whether through the Missionary Fund or by engaging with the map on GatherIsrael.now, you are not simply donating; you are consecrating your resources to fuel the spread of the gospel. Your engagement here funds gospel advertising in Ghana and across the globe, allowing the light of the Gospel to shine where the physical church map may be incomplete.

“The true covenant is not merely a promise; it is the continuous, daily act of dedicating the self to the greater glory.”

This understanding allows us to view our current global mission not as a series of isolated efforts, but as one magnificent, coordinated act of gathering. Every corner of the world that needs the light—every denomination marker that needs connection, every soul who needs a Shepherd—is part of the grand design. We are building the ultimate gathering place.

From Theory to Action

How do we move from the doctrine of consecration to the daily grit of the gathering? It requires courage. It requires the boldness of Ammon at the Waters of Sebus, knowing that the sacrifice of the personal is necessary for the exaltation of the whole.

If you are feeling called to a deeper level of consecration—to give more of your time to the Internet Missionary effort, or to dedicate your skills to helping another builder in a distant land—we invite you to look at the map. See where the efforts are needed. See the needs that are waiting for the touch of your committed hand.

We encourage you to deepen your study of these covenants. Use resources like Ask a Prophet or join a study group to examine the scriptures together. Let the words of the prophets guide your heart toward total devotion.

We are the Builders. We are gathered. Let us commit our lives, our talents, and our resources to the eternal work of gathering. Will you join us in this covenant?

💡 Don't wait for the perfect moment. Commit your consecration today.