![]() ![]() “At one particularly distressing time, when the family was out of food, she remembered that a voice told her, ‘Hold on, for the Lord will provide.’” She was left to care for him as well as provide for her family. Her husband was permanently paralyzed during the Battle of Crooked River. Drusilla Hendricks and her family were among those who, as new converts, suffered during the persecution of the Saints in Clay County, Missouri. Certain women in the early days of the Restoration did the same. Certain Covenant-Keeping Women of the Restoration: Willing to SacrificeĪnciently, certain women sacrificed as they testified and lived the teachings of Jesus. We learn from these sisters that certain women are disciples centered in the Savior Jesus Christ and have hope through the promise of His atoning sacrifice. ![]() Remember the unnamed woman at the well who invited others to come and see what she had learned of the Savior? She bore her certain witness in the form of a question: “Is not this the Christ?” 5 Her testimony and invitation were so compelling that “many … believed on him.” 6įollowing the death of her brother, Lazarus, Martha, the beloved disciple and friend of the Lord, declared with what must have been great emotion, “Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.” Consider her certainty as she continued, “ But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.” She further testified, “I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.” 7 Though they, like us, were imperfect women, their witness is inspiring. Consider these synonyms of one meaning of the word certain as connected to faithful, certain women: “convinced,” “positive,” “confident,” “firm,” “definite,” “assured,” and “dependable.” 4Īs I pondered those powerful descriptors, I remembered two of those New Testament certain women who bore positive, confident, firm, assured testimonies of the Savior. ![]() I have read and passed over the seemingly unremarkable expression “certain women” numerous times before, but recently as I pondered more carefully, those words seemed to jump off the page. “… When they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had … seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.” 3 “And certain women … which were early at the sepulchre “And certain women, … Mary called Magdalene, … and Joanna … , and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him.” 2 “And it came to pass … that went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, These women became exemplary disciples and important witnesses in the work of salvation.” 1Ĭonsider these accounts in the book of Luke. “The New Testament includes accounts of women, named and unnamed, who exercised faith in Jesus Christ, learned and lived His teachings, and testified of His ministry, miracles, and majesty. ![]() Our sisters across the ages have demonstrated the faithful pattern of discipleship that we too strive for. Certain Women in the Savior’s Day: Centered in the Savior Jesus Christ As we said our heartfelt goodbyes, one darling woman pleaded, “Sister Burton, please don’t forget us.” I hope she and others who want to be remembered will feel so as I share a few thoughts with you. Recently I had the opportunity to visit some beloved women who are in prison. However, I do remember the very real love Heavenly Father has allowed me to feel as I meet His precious daughters and sons. Whether I travel locally or throughout the world, it is not unusual for someone to ask, “Do you remember me?” Because I am painfully imperfect, I must admit I often can’t remember names. Please keep praying, listening to the whisperings of the Spirit, and acting on the promptings you receive. My beloved sisters, how we love you and thank you for your tenderhearted and enthusiastic response to the First Presidency’s invitation and the #IWasAStranger effort. ![]()
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