Spread the Spirit
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Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5: 14-16
The highly recommended Come Follow Me app recently posted the following thought:
“Part of our discipleship is to spread the Spirit wherever we go. Increasing the spirit wherever we might be, whether that be at church, work, home or somewhere else.”
As I read this, it occurred to me that The Arizona Beehive Magazine spreads the Spirit, and acts as a light that glorifies our Father in Heaven, and His son, Jesus Christ.
All of our content testifies of the Savior and of those who follow Him. We write about people who are, and are not members of the Church; businesses that are, and are not owned by members. Most of our advertisers are not members, but are those that recognize speaking to members with their ads is a worthwhile endeavor. Local ads tell as much about the local community as do stories and articles!
I think about where copies of the magazine are located, awaiting pick up by members,(and by some non-members!). We place them in locations where members frequent. Most of the time such locations are clean, safe and sheltered. Sometimes, however, they are not. Regardless of where each copy sits, it radiates the Spirit of God with its cover art and content within.
We are intentional about spreading the spirit every place we are placed, displayed and read. In print or on a mobile device.
It is our responsibility as members to make the places on which we stand holy places, especially when we are not standing in actual holy places. It is my responsibility to create each issue of The Arizona Beehive Magazine as a vehicle to make more holy the places it stands, waiting to be picked up and read, spreading the Spirit all the while. Who knew a few sheets of paper and ink could accomplish such a worthy goal?
(Reference from “Sharing Your Light” October 2014 General Conference talk by Neill F. Marriott)
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