The Errand of Angels

Last weekend, my brother Phillip died. He was 51 years old. It was such a sudden jarring to my family's world from which we are still reeling. But that is not what I want to dedicate this particular post to. This morning, as I was reading my scriptures I was focusing on Doctrine and Covenants 13:1 wherein the Aaronic Priesthood is given keys to the ministering of angels among other important keys and duties. The accompanying scriptures relating to the ministry of angels had me singing the hymn we sing in Relief Society (one I used to abhor) about the errand of angels being given to women.

The errand of angels is given to women; And this is a gift that, as sisters, we claim; To do whatsoever is gentle and human, To cheer and to bless in humanity's name.

Now the ministry of angels is to cry repentance and speak of Christ but it also includes doing as Christ would do for which women just seem to have a natural propensity. I am overwhelmed this morning at the amazing number of women in my life who have visited with flowers or just their love; offered food for my family or just a listening ear; have reached out even though they may not know me very well and offered their condolences.  

My parents live in our ward and so the Relief Society has often contacted me for advice on what they can do for my mother. My mother, falsely claiming she is selfish, doesn't want to accept any help. She can feed herself, she just wants to be left alone. And she's right. She can feed herself, but there is something so spiritual about connecting with another person and accepting the love they wish to offer. There is divinity in just that moment of offering and receiving. We come closer to showing and receiving the same love the Savior offers us every moment of every day. And if that isn't the errand of angels I don't know what is. 

So thank you everyone who has brought me closer to my Savior this week with your acts of Christ-like service, no matter how small you think they might be. Please know I have seen the Savior more clearly because of you.