D&C 58:6-9 -- On Reasons

"Behold, verily I say unto you, for this cause I have sent you—that you might be obedient, and that your hearts might be prepared to bear testimony of the things which are to come;

And also that you might be honored in laying the foundation, and in bearing record of the land upon which the Zion of God shall stand;

And also that a feast of fat things might be prepared for the poor; yea, a feast of fat things, of wine on the lees well refined, that the earth may know that the mouths of the prophets shall not fail;

Yea, a supper of the house of the Lord, well prepared, unto which all nations shall be invited."

Doctrine and Covenants 58:6-9

It's interesting to read about the reasons God has for things, and what God has in mind.  These verses are specifically about sending some people to Jackson County, Missouri, but I think this is all also something that we can be a part of... building Zion.

I love the idea of laying the foundation of Zion, and also in being a part of the fulfillment of lifting people up so that there will always be "no poor among them" (Moses 7:18).  I also like that one of the purposes mentioned is obedience... we probably all need to work on that at least a little.

Today, let's be part of the amazing works of God.  Let's get our hearts prepared for what is to come, and be ready to bear testimony and offer a reason for hope.  Let's also be part of lifting each other up, and eradicating poverty.  Let's be part of the Zion ideal and ensure that everyone is provided for.