Very interesting talk by Elder Rasband who is a member of the Presidency of the Seventy. A kind of 'inside look' at how mission assignments are made. First, however, Elder Rasband talked about the importance of missionary work, especially to young men of missionary age.
Missionary work is the life-blood of the Church and the lifesaving blessing to all who accept its message.
President Thomas S. Monson, has said of those called to serve: "The missionary opportunity of a lifetime is yours. The blessings of eternity await you. Yours is the privilege to be not spectators but participants on the stage of priesthood service."
Elder Rasband then told of an experience he had as a new General Authority when he was invited by then Elder Henry B. Eyring to sit in on a session where he, an apostle, made mission assignments. Very interesting process. I hope that Taylor will be impressed by the process. I thought it was an interesting combination of technology and revelation.
Elder Rasband concluded his talk with this encouragement to young men:
At this time in your life, a mission call from the Lord, my young friends, is the most important work that you can do. Prepare now, live righteously, learn from your family and Church leaders, and come join with us in building the kingdom of God on earth - accept your divine appointment in "so great a cause."
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This was such a neat talk to read. I wish I could be there for the assigning of missionaries & feel the spiritual promptings Elder Rasband & Elder Eyring felt. But then I might be as Oliver Cowdery, wanting to translate, but unable to.
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