Jacob 5:41 What could I have done more for my vineyard?
Jeffrey R. Holland said
"There is much more here than simply the unraveling of convoluted Israelite history. Of greater significance in this allegory is the benevolent view of God that it provides. He is portrayed here as one who repeatedly, painstakingly, endlessly tries to save the work of His hands and in moments of greatest disappointment holds His head in His hands and weeps, 'What could I have done more for my vineyard?' (Jacob 5:41, 47, 49.) This allegory is a declaration of divine love, of God's unceasing effort as a father laboring on behalf of His children. As one writer has noted, 'Zenos's allegory ought to take its place beside the parable of the prodigal son. Both stories make the Lord's mercy so movingly memorable.' (John S. Tanner, "Jacob and His Descendants as Authors," in Rediscovering the Book of Mormon, ed. John L. Sorenson and Melvin J. Thorne [Provo: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies; and Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1991], p. 61.)" (Heroes from the Book of Mormon, p. 37)*
Haven't we all said, what can I or could I have done more in a certain situation?
"And behold this last, whose branch hath withered away, i did plant in a good spot of ground; yea;, even that which is choice unto me above all other parts of the land in my vineyard." (Jacob 5:43)
We (I) was born in the last dispensations in the meridian of times for a reason with the gospel in my life. I think it is so important to recognize this and not only live our lives accordingly but to step it up and do God's work for Him in order to accomplish all that needs to be done.
-what more needs to be done?
Blessing- I am thankful for this amazing country (and state) I live in that gives me the strength and also opportunity to do God's will.
Jeffrey R. Holland said
"There is much more here than simply the unraveling of convoluted Israelite history. Of greater significance in this allegory is the benevolent view of God that it provides. He is portrayed here as one who repeatedly, painstakingly, endlessly tries to save the work of His hands and in moments of greatest disappointment holds His head in His hands and weeps, 'What could I have done more for my vineyard?' (Jacob 5:41, 47, 49.) This allegory is a declaration of divine love, of God's unceasing effort as a father laboring on behalf of His children. As one writer has noted, 'Zenos's allegory ought to take its place beside the parable of the prodigal son. Both stories make the Lord's mercy so movingly memorable.' (John S. Tanner, "Jacob and His Descendants as Authors," in Rediscovering the Book of Mormon, ed. John L. Sorenson and Melvin J. Thorne [Provo: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies; and Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1991], p. 61.)" (Heroes from the Book of Mormon, p. 37)*
Haven't we all said, what can I or could I have done more in a certain situation?
"And behold this last, whose branch hath withered away, i did plant in a good spot of ground; yea;, even that which is choice unto me above all other parts of the land in my vineyard." (Jacob 5:43)
We (I) was born in the last dispensations in the meridian of times for a reason with the gospel in my life. I think it is so important to recognize this and not only live our lives accordingly but to step it up and do God's work for Him in order to accomplish all that needs to be done.
-what more needs to be done?
Blessing- I am thankful for this amazing country (and state) I live in that gives me the strength and also opportunity to do God's will.
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