When God is With Us: Remembering Our Unbeatable Majority

Fellow disciples, sometimes the weight of the work—the sheer weight of the calling—can feel heavy. You’re out there, perhaps in the middle of a challenging missionary discussion, or maybe you’re studying scriptures alone in your living room, wrestling with a tough doctrine. Doubt creeps in. It whispers that you are alone. It suggests that the opposition—whether it’s skepticism, personal failure, or just the sheer difficulty of the harvest—is too big to overcome.

It can feel like you are standing at the Red Sea, and the waters of doubt are rising high. You look around, and it seems like the odds are stacked against you. But I want to remind you of a truth that anchors every single one of us who are striving to be more like Christ: When God is with us, we are not just surviving; we are victorious.

The Unshakeable Truth: 'If God is with us'

I was recently reflecting on some powerful reminders about divine companionship. The scripture, Romans 8:31, rings out with such clarity: “If God be for us, who can be against us?” This isn't just a nice sentiment to repeat during a general conference talk; it is the bedrock principle for every single one of us who are trying to live the gospel in the modern world. It’s the shield we carry into every conversation, every transfer, and every quiet moment of study.

Think about the examples shared—Moses against Pharaoh, David against Goliath. In every instance, the victory wasn't achieved by the strength of the individual, but by the presence of the Lord. We are part of that lineage. We are called to be Internet missionaries, disciples anywhere, all the time, and that means tapping into that divine power source.

A Skill for the Field: Confessing the Majority

Here’s a practical skill I want to pass along to you today, something I’ve found incredibly grounding, especially when I’m prepping for a tough interview or when I feel the pull of discouragement after a difficult lesson. The video emphasizes something vital: when you feel that little whisper of doubt, when the enemy tries to make you feel isolated, you must confess it aloud—to yourself, to your companion, or even in a private prayer—that you are 'You + God.' You are a unified force, and that force always makes the majority.

This concept of being 'one with God' is what allows us to be so effective in our calling. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about relying on the Spirit that dwells within us because of our covenants. It’s remembering that our power source is eternal.

Deepening Our Study Together

If this message resonated with you, I encourage you to take this feeling of divine companionship and channel it into deeper study. If you are looking for a place to wrestle with these concepts—to really dig into what it means to be 'one with God'—I highly recommend checking out the Book Club options in HolyPlaces. Sometimes, discussing these profound principles with other committed disciples is the best form of preparation.

For those who are feeling the call to deepen their knowledge of the Restoration, I’ve been revisiting some insights from the Iron Rod authors. If you haven't already, take a look at some recommended readings in LivingBook. The more we know the principles, the better equipped we are to share them!

Remember, discipleship isn't just for when we're in the MTC or when we’re assigned to a specific stake. It’s what we do right now, right where we are. Let's keep remembering that we walk in the power of the Savior.