The Power of the Priesthood

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Jesus Christ descends to earth at His Second Coming

He Comes Again to Rule and Reign, by Mary Sauer

“The Savior had divine power and authority, and He shared it,” writes President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency (see his article on page 6). President Oaks teaches how the priesthood authority in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints differs from that of other churches and then explains, “The ordinances of salvation and exaltation are fundamental in God’s great plan for His children.”

President Oaks concludes by inviting us to look for “the great day of the Lord to come” (Doctrine and Covenants 45:39). He asks, “If we knew that we would meet the Lord tomorrow—through our death or through His coming—what would we do today?”

Other articles that will help your Come, Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants are on pages 26–33.

Another important theme in this issue is mental health and emotional resiliency. We can better face our trials as we support each other through hard times and learn to choose mindsets that help us endure well. Several articles are intended to teach us how to do just that (see pages 12, 16, 18, and 20).

Let us know if you find these and other articles in the issue helpful and inspiring. You can reach us by emailing liahona@ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Sincerely,

Ryan Carr

Liahona Assistant Managing Editor