Wackeln, Bewegen, und die Kraft des göttlichen Charakters

Brothers and sisters, have you ever felt like you’re standing at the edge of a deep pool, waiting for the perfect, sudden splash of revelation—the undeniable, undeniable *miracle*? We wait for the answer to fall out of the heavens, or for the Spirit to simply lift us across the gap to the other side.

It’s a natural inclination, isn't it? We want the big, dramatic intervention. We want the moment where everything clicks into place, where the struggle vanishes, and the answer is handed to us on a silver platter. We’ve all been there—stuck in a pattern, waiting for the breakthrough, waiting for the calling, waiting for the right moment to share the gospel.

But what if the Savior’s pattern for us, for the Church, and for our personal discipleship, is less about waiting for the splash, and more about the *wobble*? About the necessary, sometimes awkward, act of movement?

I was reflecting on a recent talk that really struck a chord with me, particularly when it addressed the idea of needing a miracle. The message was clear: if you need a miracle, you have to get moving. You don't have to run a marathon; sometimes, just wiggling is enough to start the process.

This resonated deeply with my own journey, especially when I think about the work. We are called to be internet missionaries, disciples everywhere, all the time. Sometimes the work feels overwhelming. We look at the vastness of the world, the depth of the questions our investigators bring to missionary discussions, or the sheer scope of the work itself, and we feel paralyzed. We think we need a massive, perfect plan laid out by the District Leader or the Brethren.

But the principle I’m grasping is that divine progression isn't a single leap; it’s a series of intentional, often imperfect, steps. It’s the commitment to keep showing up, even when we feel like we're just 'wobbling' in our faith or our efforts.

The Divine Curriculum: Doing What Is Right

The talk pointed us toward Ecclesiastes 12:13—a profound summary of a lifetime of seeking meaning. The takeaway, distilled for us today, is that the solution to our deepest earthly struggles isn't found in accumulating worldly goods, or even in waiting for a perfect circumstance. It’s found in obedience: "Fear God, and keep his commandments."

This isn't just a nice sentiment for Sunday morning; this is the operating manual for a disciple. It means developing a goddly character. And how do we develop that character? By choosing the right thing, even when it’s hard, even when it doesn't feel natural, and even when we don't see the immediate result. That's the definition of discipleship, isn't it? It's the choice to act in alignment with the Spirit, regardless of our feelings.

From Waiting to Working

Think about the story of the man by the pool—waiting 38 years. He was physically present, but spiritually stagnant. He was waiting for the miracle to *lift* him. But the lesson, I believe, is that the miracle often requires us to take the first, wobbly step ourselves. We have to engage. We have to move.

This applies directly to our discipleship. If we are waiting for someone else to give us the confidence, or the perfect scriptures, or the ideal companion, we might stall. Instead, let's commit to the next small act of service, the next thoughtful question in a Book Club, the next time we choose kindness when it’s easier to judge. That is where the Spirit strengthens our character.

As we continue to learn how to be Christlike—to develop that inner alignment—I’m reminded that we are all learning this process together. If you feel stuck, if you feel like you’re just wobbling, I encourage you to lean into that wobble. It means you are still moving, and that movement is what the Lord honors.

For those of us who are currently in mission prep, remember this: the preparation isn't just about memorizing talk tracks; it's about building the muscle memory of righteous action. And for those of us who are returned missionaries, remember that the mission doesn't end at the airport; the work continues in our homes, our wards, and online.

Let's commit this week not to waiting for the big breakthrough, but to the small, consistent, Spirit-guided steps. Let’s wobble with purpose!