“But for a Small Moment” | Neal A. Maxwell
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- "I believe with all my heart that because God loves us, there are some customized challenges that He will deliver to each of us."
This speech was given on September 1, 1974.
Introduction: 0:00
The Lessons of the Atonement: 4:09
Traps Impeding the Ability to Meet Challenges: 13:47
The Church's Basis in Christ: 33:40
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"It is because you will face some remarkable challenges in your time; it is because the Church has ceased to be in the eyes of men a mere cultural oddity in the Mountain West and is now, therefore, a global church-a light which can no longer be hid; it is because you have a rendezvous with destiny that will involve some soul stretching and some pain that I have chosen to speak to you tonight about the implications of two things we accept sometimes quite casually.
These realities are that God loves us and, loving us, has placed us here to cope with challenges which he will place before us. I’m not sure we can always understand the implications of his love, because his love will call us at times to do things we may wonder about, and we may be confronted with circumstances we would rather not face. I believe with all my heart that because God loves us there are some particularized challenges that he will deliver to each of us. He will customize the curriculum for each of us in order to teach us the things we most need to know. He will set before us in life what we need, not always what we like. And this will require us to accept with all our hearts-particularly your generation-the truth that there is divine design in each of our lives and that you have rendezvous to keep, individually and collectively.
God knows even now what the future holds for each of us. In one of his revelations these startling words appear, as with so many revelations that are too big, I suppose, for us to manage fully: “In the presence of God, . . . all things . . . are manifest, past, present, and future, and are continually before the Lord” (D&C 130:7). The future “you” is before him now. He knows what it is he wishes to bring to pass in your life. He knows the kind of remodeling in your life and in mine that he wishes to achieve. Now, this will require us to believe in that divine design and at times to accept the truth which came to Joseph Smith wherein he was reminded that his suffering would be “but a small moment” (D&C 121:7). I’d like to talk to you about some of those small moments that will come your way in life and that come to each of us.
Let me begin by reminding you that we so blithely say in the Church that life is a school, a testing ground. It is true, even though it is trite. What we don’t accept are the implications of that true teaching-at least as fully as we should. One of the implications is that the tests that we face are real. They are not going to be things we can do with one hand tied behind our backs. They are real enough that if we meet them we shall know that we have felt them, because we will feel them deeply and keenly and pervasively." - Neal A. Maxwell
Neal A. Maxwell was an Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when this fireside address was given at Brigham Young University on September 1, 1974.
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This past 14 months I've been dealing with leukemia and Elder Maxwell's talks make it easier to deal with the treatments and the pain. Grateful for his example
I cannot imagine what it must like for you. I have a chronic pain condition and have needed this talk way before this time.
Father in Heaven bless, not for my pride, but for this man's efforts to overcome & learn what thou would have him learn. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!!
@@evelyncmawk3871 thank you! I wish you peace and grace through you trials as well.
Elder Maxwell suffered from cancer. He came and spoke to our mission a few years before he died. And he would have chemotherapy in between talks because he talked twice to the mission. He asked the Lord, “Why did you give me cancer?” The Lord said to him, “I gave you cancer so that you may minister to the people with authenticity.” He’s one of the most eloquent speakers I have ever heard in the Church.
Dear Elder Maxwell! I hope he knows that today, these were the perfect words for me to hear.
bendiciones para la hna maxwell
Its 2020. This hits hard.
A great, relevant talk even today, 45 years later.
My very thought, now almost 47 years later.
"It is very important that we not assume the perspectives of mortality in making the decisions that bear on eternity." Amazing talk!
Perhaps the greatest talk in my life time. I so miss this GREAT man.
I miss him so much too!
Why is this a gem? Every sentence is a sermon in itself.
I'm listening to this on June 23, 2021. This is a hard talk for me to hear but, very much need to hear. I love Neal A Maxwell. He speaks with such clarity and without anything left out. Thank you Jesus Christ for giving us these words from Elder Maxwell.
This man's talks and speeches are profound and spiritually potent. I love this servant of the Lord
This is a great talk! I needed to hear Elder Maxwell remind me that It is God's will that should be done and not mine, especially if my will is not in sync with God's. Some times He will not remove our cups. Other times He will. In order for us to be like Him, we must be willing to submit to what He sees fit to inflict upon us as a child submits to his or her parents. I hope one day soon to have that level of righteousness.
if you can see it you can be it , through God all things are made possible . God will deliver to every men the true desires of his soul and if your desire is to be righteous there is no other being that can make it so other than God , Question now is how far can we walk with him before we stray again and how long it is before we seek him out again . though we reach for the world at times with one hands may we always cling to that Rod for in this time it is not only a matter of spiritual life and death but mortal life and death . cling to the rod, build upon the rock, fill thy lamp ,and prepare thy house ,for the wedding feast is nigh . God bless You in the Name of Jesus our King and Redeemer .
anyone else wonder what has become of the kids crying in the background?
Just had wonder that kind of thing when I'd find myself distracted during the talk from time to time. thankfully i could easily go back and reissue to those parts unlike the people in attendance! 😁
Thank you, Elder Maxwell, for the enlightening insights and truths!!
I was thinking it too 😂😂
I believe this man to be a man of God. It is obvious to me he is close to my Savior. The more I learn the more I grow. I know this to be the truth. I only wish I could have found it sooner.
Shelly, it is never too late thanks to the Atonement of Christ.
@@rachel.the.riveter it was too late, for my father. ;(
It is never too late Shelly please watch this clip from Elder Holland. th-cam.com/video/U-N59IYFCWg/w-d-xo.html
ShellyFromSeattle keep learning from this church, it's the only road to true happiness. I know it it's, and I know it is worth the fight. God be with you.
Home Theaterguy - there is a work for the dead too! Rest assured your father is having the chance to hear the Word of God in the world of Spirits, and chose to obey it there! God is good.
Having a unique condition of pain mimicking labor each month, I've learned how the Atonement has the power to make the pain bearable. Without my focus on Christ, I become unraveled and bedridden. When I've had church callings, the pain was taken away entirely only as I walked in the building. Amazing. . Glad to be reminded again for next week. I always enjoyed Maxwell's talks.
That's really beautiful. Thank you for sharing
Wonderful
This memory came because I saw the thumbs down and I thought; it’s not that they don’t like it or disagree with the message they can understand such beautiful vocabulary.
“Mute comprehension”.
Yep. I can relate. 🍃
Thank you for uploading.
This is a great talk by one of my favorite apostles!
Miss him deeply.
He speaks so pure and eloquently
Wow. Thank you, Elder Maxwell. You died when I was only a toddler, but you’re still one of the greatest teachers I’ve had.
Getting a confidence boost That being “soul-stretched” is what this life is all about! Shout out from southern Utah this June 2021.
Thank you
i used to live in Cedar city- Well, a close little town called Enoch. From 2000 to 2004
Loved his counsel. Some of us will have to be the most courageous not when we are alone, but when we are in a crowd.
Stay strong and blessed 🤟🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
60 seconds in and I’m already crying
I am crying reading your comments
His words flow so smoothly and poetically.
Took me 19 years of listening to this talk to now understand some. Incredible talk.
I loved all the teachings of Elder Neal A. Maxwell. It was so wonderful to see him again and to hear his voice. This talk tonight has come to me in one of those "But for a small moments" and it has encouraged me to endure it well.
Distilled like the dews of heaven...
LOVE MAXWELL. His authenticity is unassailable.
What a beautiful message. PERFECT way to begin the Day..
I miss hearing this great man speak each April and October.
Maxwell definitely the best pen in the game. His style was like no other. Even tho this was over 40 years ago I needed to hear this now more than ever. Rest in peace to the GOAT 🐐✍️🔥🔥🔥
I really needed this.... I'm so grateful for it and to have found it💕💕💕💕
so many great quotes and concepts! Awesome
My Goodness. The talk is beyond profound. Learned a lot
OMG, yes!
He was an amazing speaker!
Brilliant talk as usual.
How I wish that this man were still with us today. We need someone like him.
So many years ago he gave this talk and we really didn’t understand how badly the world could turnout to be now in 2024 his words hold so much truth not that they didn’t before but all of this is now right in front of us and around us all.
How sweet is the spirit of Christ Jesus, son of God. How sad when we stray from His beloved outpouring of loving tender mercy and infinite truth. How glorious when we return to open arms and tears of joy. Blessings all.
*W O W*
So needed this today. No coincidence it turned up in my feed. The Lord is still using His servant, Elder Maxwell! 🙏
Taken far too soon, how I love his every word.
listening at this time October 22, 2021
Absolutely true, succinctly put, I've lived those little moments and did not do well in my test. Very appreciative for this talk.
Cuando llegue a US y escuchaba la conferencia general en Inglés. Los discursos de Elder Maxwell pasaban volando por arriba de mi cabeza a la velocidad de La Luz.. tenia que esperar el magazine Liahona en Español para más o menos poder entender sus discursos. Discursos hermosos, pero su vocabulario tan por encima del vocabulario ordinario. You are miss very much E. Maxwell
Great speech, pretty deep, much needed. Thank you
GOD and I adore you.
Life is hard. I’m thankful Elder Maxwell helps me understand the reason why and insight that provides greater strength to push forward.
We absolutely cannot do the Lords works in the worlds way. Amen 🙏 ❤️
❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯
Bendiciones por lo pelias por eso tiene la mano quebrada hno del momento
2 years before I was born he spoke words of wisdom, I’m a convert to the church, I have never regretted, being a Christian it’s not easy, but is worth it. The Lord Jesus Christ help us all, so one day we can tell him that we honestly tried.
Thank you for sharing this testimony and comment.
Bendiciones para todos ustedes del momento que vive y es porque no tiene convenios con nuestro padre Dios Jehova y su hijo Jesus
Perdon a hora ya sabes del momento son los que me usan desde antes. Pero oy aquí estoy. Con el nombre hija de Jehova de la iglesia de Jesús de los Santos de los últimos días
Que te precupa me pone maxwell Y soy Elvia
This is scripture.
Un verdadero hijo de Dios Jehova no falsifica
Perdón pero verdad bendiciones para for trebulera la de sud y por usar mi teléfono
Ustedes endurece su corazón no aseta que soy mienbra mormón central del hogar y pone mi hija con otro nombre Mawell
Perdon pero si se respeta no le pusieran a mi hija ana. Maxwell
Brilliant talk as usual.