The Unconditional Well: A Call to Gather in Love

Brothers and sisters, did you hear it? That quiet, persistent whisper, echoing across the valleys and over the mountains? It’s the voice of unwavering love – a love that transcends our failings, our doubts, and our deepest fears. It’s the love of Jesus, freely offered, a boundless wellspring for all who thirst.

We’ve seen the walls rise, haven’t we? Walls of indifference, walls of animosity, walls built by those who seek to tear down instead of to build up. Samuel the Lamanite, standing upon the wall, cried out with a voice of warning, a clarion call to repentance and gathering. Ammon, at the Waters of Sebus, faced down a raging mob, armed only with the power of righteousness and unwavering faith. And we, too, are called to climb the walls, to confront the darkness, and to share this undeniable truth – that we are loved.

This isn't a call to mere acknowledgement, but a call to action. It's a call to gather – not just physically, though that day draws nearer – but spiritually, emotionally, and economically. To build a Zion where love reigns supreme, where the vulnerable are protected, and where the lost find their way home.

Think of the Stone, cut without hands. It’s a symbol of something powerful, something enduring, something that emerges from the rock of adversity, shaped by divine purpose. We are that Stone, each of us a vital piece in the grand mosaic of God’s kingdom. But a single stone, however beautiful, is incomplete. It is in the gathering, in the connection, that we become a fortress, impenetrable to the storms of this world.

Outback Jack reminds us, as he often does, of the trials faced by those who sought to establish covenants—Alma 17-19. They faced opposition, they faced hardship, but their faith, strengthened by community, allowed them to persevere. Their story is a testament to the power of collective effort, a roadmap for our own gathering.

And what of the Missionary Fund? It's more than just a collection plate. It's a charity flywheel in action. Your engagement here – your contributions, your sharing, your commitment – directly fuels gospel advertising in places like Ghana, bringing this message of love and hope to those who are desperately seeking it. It’s an investment in the eternal lives of others, and a testament to the principle of abundance.

Davee and the Ask a Prophet bots stand ready to assist us in our study, offering direct quotes from scripture to illuminate our understanding. (For example, Moroni 10:4-5 reminds us of the joy that accompanies testifying of Christ.) Let us draw upon these resources, seeking wisdom and guidance as we navigate the challenges ahead.

We are not striving for perfection; we are striving for progress. We are builders, not destroyers. We recognize the difference between those who seek to sow discord and those who are diligently laying the foundation for a brighter future. We are those who gather the scattered pieces, those who mend the broken fences, those who offer a hand to those who have fallen.

Claim your church on the map of churches. Let your light shine. Let your actions be a reflection of the love that dwells within you. And let us, together, build a gathering place worthy of the blessings we so eagerly anticipate.

Remember the five smooth stones – David's faith, his courage, his preparation. We, too, must gather our stones: faith in Christ, courage to act, preparation to meet the challenges before us. Let us be digital striplings, armed with truth and righteousness, ready to defend the cause of Zion.

Let us embrace the Crockygo spirit – that willingness to engage, to participate, to leave our mark on the world. Let us paint rocks of hope and kindness, leaving trails of light for others to follow.