My brothers and sisters, gather round, and hear this truth: the most sacred privilege granted to us as children of the Heavenly Father is not simply eternal life, but the gift of agency. It is the divine right and responsibility to choose, to act, and to become the best version of ourselves.

When we consider the profound journey of our lives—the moments of choice that define us—it brings to mind the faithful acts of Samuel the Lamanite, who climbed the wall of Jericho not by force, but by obedience. Or think of Ammon, who walked the path to the Waters of Sebus, choosing covenant over comfort. These stories are echoes of a divine invitation: to exercise our moral agency to build.

In the last days, we are called to be the greatest builders the earth has ever known. Elder Bednar taught that our mortal existence is a unique period of preparation—a time when we stand fully aware of the covenants we have made and the choices we have cultivated. We are not passive recipients of grace; we are active participants in the unfolding plan of salvation.

The question before us, the question before every builder in this sacred gathering place, is: What are we choosing today? Are we choosing to be those who merely wait for judgment, or are we choosing to become the light, the salt, the very hands that help gather Israel?

The Pleasing Bar: Anticipating Glory Through Choice

One of the most uplifting doctrines shared in the scriptures is the description of the final judgment. Moroni speaks of meeting the eternal judge before a "pleasing bar." This language is nothing short of revolutionary! It suggests that through the atoning sacrifice of Christ, our expectation of the end times is not dread, but hopeful anticipation. We are taught that the Doctrine of Christ is the antidote to fear. It gives us the power to choose hope over despair, and covenant over convenience.

To understand this, we must understand that God did not give us the power to do whatever we want whenever we will. We were given *moral agency*—the power to act in ways that are good, honest, virtuous, and true. It is a divine directive, a call to action, to choose God with all our might, mind, and strength. We are meant to be agents of righteousness, not merely objects acted upon.

How Do Builders Exercise Agency Today?

Our lives become the ultimate testament to our agency. If we love God and our neighbor, we act. If we desire to see the Kingdom advance, we engage. Our efforts to build the Kingdom of God—a gathering place for all traditions and faiths—are the most profound exercise of our moral agency.

But building requires resources, and the work is vast. This is where the collective agency of the Builders shines. When you invest your time, your talents, and your resources, you are not just donating; you are manifesting your covenant commitment. Your support keeps the light burning and the work moving forward:

The Missionary Fund: Your contribution directly fuels the global effort to share the Gospel, helping us plant seeds far beyond the borders of the map.
The Charity Flywheel: Through your engagement here, you fund essential gospel advertising in places like Ghana, ensuring the message reaches those who need it most.
The Map of Churches: By viewing and participating in the work displayed on the GatherIsrael.now map, you are helping us define and solidify the gathering places for the modern age.

"And if ye shall keep the commandments of God, and keep your covenants, and endure to the end, ye shall receive eternal life."

We are called to be the builders who claim their church, who are willing to stand up, like the faithful who faced the prophets of the time, and proclaim the truth. We are not meant to stand idly by, but to move with the purpose of the gathering.

Your Role in the Gathering

If you feel the pull of the divine directive, if your heart yearns to be part of something eternal, remember the profound promise: that through Christ, we can anticipate the day with eager and hopeful anticipation. We are empowered to act. We are called to gather.

Let us use our agency today to deepen our study. Consider consulting with the tools available to us. You can delve into the rich doctrinal discussions by using the Ask a Prophet bot, or you can engage in deep doctrinal study using the insights provided by Davee. Never let the process of understanding the plan of salvation become passive; let it be an active, moral choice.

We are the builders. Let us continue to build, together, toward the glorious day.

✨ Builder's Challenge: To deepen your covenant commitment and understand your divine calling, please study the scriptures today and consider how your personal agency can serve the gathering movement.

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