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The
Modern Army of Davids
Ones Mighty and Strong
The Large Quorum of Servants of the Living God
For those Familiar with the prophesies of a Davidic Servant to Come |
| Premise There are a significant number of foreordained individuals, male and female, who, though largely separate and hidden now, will eventually constitute a harmonious quorum of humble servants in the hands of God to accomplish His great and marvelous work (his strange act). (e.g. D&C 65:9; 113:7-10; Col. 3:3; Isa. 49:2.) As they show forth God's power in their works, they will be deserving of the appellation of "mighty and strong." Their work will pertain in some major way to establishing the word of God, whether it be of testifying of that which is already come, of bringing forth additional words of light, or of teaching how to obtain and discern that word. (e.g. 2 Ne. 3:11.) Also, their work will inseparably pertain to the establishment of Zion, the kingdom of God on earth, no more to be thrown down. (e.g. Dan. 7:18.) Though each mission will be distinct from another, and some may at first appear to be in contradiction, they will all work toward the same end -- insomuch as the individual remains steadfast in his or her devotion to God in heaven, which heaven will come down to earth when their combined work is completed. (e.g. D&C 65:5,6; Ether 13:3-10.) Meanwhile, in contrast to this godly body, there will likewise come a substantial number of counterfeit mighty and strong ones. (e.g. Matt. 24:24; 2 Cor. 11:13; Gal. 2:4.) These will be difficult to distinguish from the true servants, though attributes such as pride or anger, and the nature of the general emphasis of that person's work, will provide discerning tips for those who are anchored in Christ and know his voice as it is confirmed to them through the Spirit of God. Yet even then, a servant of God often has weaknesses which cause those who do not have charity to stumble. |
Common Attributes
The attributes ascribed in prophecy to the latter-day David/servant of God, will find their fulfillment in each of these individuals who are mighty and strong in the Lord. These pioneers of Zion will be "marred" by their fellow men, being persecuted and cast out by those to whom their work is directed. (e.g. 3 Ne. 21:10; Isa. 53.) Their gifts of the Spirit will be phenomenal, both by way of their uniqueness as well as their hidden yet inestimable value. Their message of life will not be well-received, and their manner of life will be frowned upon, as it will stand in stark contrast with the norms of current society. They will press forward in faith, making great personal sacrifices, which will be a significant reason why they are granted the light and knowledge they will come to possess. They will be deeply and repeatedly humiliated in the eyes of those who have been close to them. They will lose friends and associates as they remain true to the light they are given. But most importantly, they will be devoted to God and the building up of his kingdom on the earth, and will be used by him as he makes bare his arm in the eyes of all the nations, in bringing to pass his great and marvelous work, his strange act.
by Sterling D. Allan; Mapleton, Utah; April 16, 1998
See also:
 | The Davidic Servant as a Typical Pattern -- Not an Unreachable Pedestal |
