Although I am still researching and seeking out the meaning of the Allegory of the Olive Tree in regards to past history of how the Nephites benefited from this parable, I understand that even more important is the way the scriptures have also been written for my day and to teach me individual lessons through personality revelation.
As I sought for my personal insight, my eyes were open to the witness of the part the pattern that I am in in regards to this parable.
JACOB 5:
70 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard sent his servant; and the servant went and did as the Lord had commanded him, and brought other servants; and they were few.
71 And the Lord of the vineyard said unto them: Go to, and labor in the vineyard, with your might. For behold, this is the last time that I shall nourish my vineyard; for the end is nigh at hand, and the season speedily cometh; and if ye labor with your might with me ye shall have joy in the fruit which I shall lay up unto myself against the time which will soon come.
I learned that the Lord does have " few " servants of His that He can call on incomparison to the numbers of the world - to help His vineyard or the world to produce good fruit, but I am one of those servants as a member of His church.
A recent address by Thomas S. Monson, tge Prophet, has allowed me to realize at a deeper level which part of the allegory that we are in, as he stated:
“Now is the time for members and missionaries to come together, to work together, to labor in the Lord’s vineyard to bring souls unto Him. He has prepared the means for us to share the gospel in a multitude of ways, and He will assist us in our labors if we will act in faith to fulfill His work.The work is hastening, enlarging, and all-encompassing. No longer do members simply pray for missionaries to find people to teach—they lead out in the finding, inviting, and fellowshipping. No longer do missionaries baptize converts and simply pass them off to the wards and branches—they participate in extended retention efforts and join unit leaders and councils in reaching out to all members."
I am not really sure of a clearer message that I could have in regards to what part of this Allegory that I am in.
I want to be one if those few but faithful servants whom He can ask to help Him in His vineyard.
I pray to be more worthy of inspiration to know whom is ready for me to invite to hear the missionaries. I feel grear desires to do better at this, and I say this in Jesus Holy Name. Amen.
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