The Lord's Support System

D&C 29:30 “But remember that all my judgements are not given unto men; and as the words have gone forth out of my mouth even so shall they be fulfilled, that the first shall be last, and that the last shall be first in all things whatsoever I have created by the word of my power, which is the power of my Spirit.

“Gospel concepts as taught by the Savior are sometimes difficult for the mind of mortal man. You see, God’s ways are not man’s ways, and all of us need to learn that lesson well. I suppose some of what we have been talking about here today is involved in the divine truth that “the first shall be last, and that the last shall be first.” ( D&C 29:30.) There could be many surprises in the hereafter as we look up ahead and exclaim in our amazement, “But he was only a home teacher.” You know and I know that if he was the kind of home teacher that the handbook talks about and if he lived worthily, that man could likely stand eligible to inherit all that the Father has. And there is no greater blessing than that. It is also interesting to note that these brethren who sit behind me are bound by the exact same set of eternal standards as every other member of the Church. In that final judgment that is just and true, there will be one set of rules and one only—and God is no respecter of persons. And how significant that there is no private access to the scriptures. Holy writ is the same for the newest convert as for members of the First Presidency. “ Robert L. Simpson, “The Lord’s Support System,” Ensign, Nov 1976, 100

I love this quote from Brother Simpson. I sometimes feel so inadequate when I look around and see the great things others do. I know I shouldn’t compare myself, but sometimes I do. I see the sisters that are General Auxiliary leaders and think I could never possibly measure up to them. I watch our amazing Relief Society President and wonder how she does it all. I wonder how much room does Heavenly Father have in his house? Will there be room for all the great leaders of the church and still room for someone like me? This gives me hope that there is. We don’t all have to be great leaders in order to be loved by our Father in Heaven. He needs those of us who are good Home and Visiting Teachers. He needs us to teach our lessons in Primary or Relief Society or Sunday School each week and to do it well. He needs us to serve each other in small but simple ways. We all have the same opportunities to qualify for the blessings of eternity.