Signs Enough

By Larry Doyle Crenshaw

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There are signs enough in every inch of space

Testifying of God’s presence in our daily lives

As we seek Him by faith and receive Him by grace

Our testimony grows and prospers and thrives

The more that science unfolds the many universes in a single cube of space, the more we see signs of a Creator whose works are endless.   The Apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians saying that this Creator is the “…Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in (us) all.”  (Ephesians 4:6)  A modern revelation of this truth elaborates that “…This is the light of Christ. As also he is in the sun, and the light of the sun, and the power thereof by which it was made. 8 As also he is in the moon, and is the light of the moon, and the power thereof by which it was made;9 As also the light of the stars, and the power thereof by which they were made;10 And the earth also, and the power thereof, even the earth upon which you stand.11 And the light which shineth, which giveth you light, is through him who enlighteneth your eyes, which is the same light that quickeneth your understandings; 12 Which light proceedeth forth from the presence of God to fill the immensity of space—13 The light which is in all things, which giveth life to all things, which is the law by which all things are governed, even the power of God who sitteth upon his throne, who is in the bosom of eternity, who is in the midst of all things." (Doctrine and Covenants 88:7-13)

“All things denote there is a God,” says an ancient prophet.  (Alma 30:44)  The leaf of tree, a blade of grass, a snow flake, a raindrop, and all the wonders of creation exclaim, “There is a God!”  God is proclaimed both in the death we call birth and in the birth we call death.  As our spirit temporarily leaves behind a world of spirit-family to come to Earth to inhabit a body and live with a mortal family, evidence of God is in the miracle of birth.  Later, as our spirit leaves our body and we temporarily leave our Earthly family when our mission on Earth is done, evidence of God is in the miracle we call death.   This cycle of life continues throughout a universe where God organizes, controls, and directs the elements according to His plan and purpose.  The elements of the universe seem to exist and to be organized primarily to support and sustain the offspring, the family, of God.   Through it all, we sense an inward, even cellular believe, supported by a doctrinal thread of understanding that we, like the elements, are eternal and that our families can be also.  Indeed, there are signs enough.

We find it hard to imagine a perspective devoid of such a point of view of the Divine.  Yet more and more of our fellow human beings seem to be losing faith in the Divine.  Yet we continue to look, to seek for signs and something higher than ourselves.  In our mediation this week we hear this issue discussed between two antagonists.  After hearing the summary of the exchange we ask….

Do we also look for Deity’s outward signs

When our heart and soul seek affirmation

That a divine presence around us shines

Providing comfort and heavenly confirmation

Signs Enough

And now Korihor said unto Alma: If thou wilt show me a sign,  that I may be convinced that there is a God, yea, show unto me that he hath power, and then will I be convinced of the truth of thy words.  But Alma said unto him: Thou hast had signs enough; will ye tempt your God? Will ye say, Show unto me a sign, when ye have the testimony of all these thy brethren, and also all the holy prophets? The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator

Book of Mormon   Alma 30:43-44

Korihor, an Antichrist, and Alma, a prophet of God:

Korihor:

“Alma, convince me there’s a God, I plea

That perchance I may worship him

Show me a sign that my eyes can see

For my vision of such is rather dim”

“It is foolishness to believe in divinity

And vain to believe a Christ shall come

Or yoke oneself to an empty trinity

To such vanities I will not succumb”

Alma:

“Korihor, thou hast been possessed

A lying spirit carries you about

Working devices that may molest

God’s children and put them to rout”

“Why sleekest thou to arouse commotion

Thou hast signs enough and sufficient

Scriptures, the earth, and planets in motion

Profess a God glorified and beneficent”

You and Me:

Do we also look for Deity’s outward signs

When our heart and soul seek affirmation

That a divine presence around us shines

Providing comfort and heavenly confirmation

There are signs enough in every inch of space

Testifying of God’s presence in our daily lives

As we seek Him by faith and receive Him by grace

Our testimony grows and prospers and thrives

Larry Doyle Crenshaw