Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence | Jeffrey R. Holland
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- Trust in a perfect God gives us the confidence to act in faith, even when faced with difficult decisions or paralyzing fear.
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Jeffrey R. Holland was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when this devotional address was delivered at BYU on 2 March 1999.
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"To help us make our way through these experiences, these important junctures in our lives, let me draw from another scriptural reference to Moses. It was given in the early days of this dispensation when revelation was needed, when a true course was being set and had to be continued.
Virtually everyone in the room knows the formula for revelation given in section 9 of the Doctrine and Covenants-you know, the verses about studying it out in your mind and the Lord promising to confirm or deny. What most of us don’t read in conjunction with this is the section that precedes it-section 8. In that revelation the Lord defined revelation:
I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart. [I love the combination there of both mind and heart. God will teach us in a reasonable way and in a revelatory way-mind and heart combined, by the Holy Ghost.]
Now, behold, this is the spirit of revelation; behold, this is the spirit by which Moses brought the children of Israel through the Red Sea on dry ground. [D&C 8:2-3; emphasis added]
Question: Why would the Lord use the example of crossing the Red Sea as the classic example of “the spirit of revelation”? Why didn’t he use the First Vision? Or the example from the book of Moses we just used? Or the vision of the brother of Jared? Well, he could have used any of these, but he didn’t. Here he had another purpose in mind.
Usually we think of revelation as information. Just open the books to us, Lord, like: What was the political significance of the Louisiana Purchase or the essence of the second law of thermodynamics? It is obvious that when you see those kinds of questions on a test paper, you need revelation. Someone said prayer will never be eliminated from the schools so long as there are final examinations. But aside from the fact that you probably aren’t going to get that kind of revelation-because in this Church we do not believe in ex nihilo creation, especially in exams-this is too narrow a concept of revelation. May I suggest how section 8 broadens our understanding of section 9, particularly in light of these “fights of affliction” that Paul spoke of and that I have been discussing.
First of all, revelation almost always comes in response to a question, usually an urgent question-not always, but usually. In that sense it does provide information, but it is urgently needed information, special information. Moses’ challenge was how to get himself and the children of Israel out of this horrible predicament they were in. There were chariots behind them, sand dunes on every side, and just a lot of water immediately ahead. He needed information all right-what to do-but it wasn’t a casual thing he was asking. In this case it was literally a matter of life and death.
You will need information, too, but in matters of great consequence it is not likely to come unless you want it urgently, faithfully, humbly. Moroni calls it seeking “with real intent” (Moroni 10:4). If you can seek that way, and stay in that mode, not much that the adversary can counter with will dissuade you from a righteous path. You can hang on, whatever the assault and affliction, because you have paid the price to-figuratively, at least-see the face of God and live.
Like Moses in his vision, there may come after the fact some competing doubts and some confusion, but they will pale when you measure them against the real thing. Remember the real thing. Remember how urgently you have needed help in earlier times and that you got it. The Red Sea will open to the honest seeker of revelation. The adversary does have power to hedge up the way, to marshal Pharaoh’s forces and dog our escape right to the water’s edge, but he can’t produce the real thing. He cannot conquer if we will it otherwise. “Exerting all [our] powers to call upon God,” the light will again come, the darkness will again retreat, the safety will again be sure. That is lesson number one about crossing the Red Sea, your Red Seas, by the spirit of revelation."- Jeffrey R. Holland
Anyone else in 2023 stumble across this on a down day?
Oh my goodness. Yes. I'm not alone, hehe
No, but 2024 yeah
Didn't stumble across it, but go back to it often on my down days :)
2024❤😢
I was at this devotional. I was reminded of it recently during scripture study. No talk has ever affected me more than this one.
Me too! It changed my life.
That's wonderful!!🙂❤
I agree Curt!!
Me too
I was just listening again and it is like scripture. I learn more time and time again! I love the prophets!
"Your own little promised land." I liked that.
I had the privilege of singing in the choir that day. One of the most memorable days of my time at BYU. A message I return to over and over in hard times.
How neat!
We were so inspired by Elder Holland's words at this devotional that and I got engaged right then and there, before leaving the Marriott Center! March 2, 1999. We've now been married almost 23 years. Thank you, elder Holland!!
Can you be seen in the audience? Great story!
THE INTERNET "CAN" BE A HOLY PLACE!!!
Bless everyone in this section as much as these words are blessing me.
Meanwhile I'm out in the woods rubbing two sticks together
Yes, Elder Holland is a masterful speaker, a committed Servant of the Lord he has likewise helped so many and will continue to help more with his understanding and. Consecrated life and calling.thankyou Jeffrey R. Holland
"Face your doubts, master your fears, cast not away therefore your confidence, stay the course and see the beauty of life unfold for you"
Thank you... For being strong in the work of Heavenly Father... we love you❤
The course correction, patience, and standing firm with confidence warms my heart and soul!
We live you Pres. Holland! 14:20
This speech helps me so much!! Thank you God for sending thy prophets and apostles to teach and strengthen us!
Thanks everyone for the comments of gratitude :) The internet CAN be a holy place if we make it so ;)
Yup😁
TOTAL AMEN!!!
Going through the toughest part of my life. Watched this several times so far. It’s getting me through.
I hope things have improved in your life dear Brother xx
How are you ?
"Hold Fast"
I pray you will keep feasting on the words of the prophets, and look and listen for any small thing that you can claim.
Don’t draw back!
Just a friend who cares!
You'll be in my prayers
This talk provided me with great light after the passing of my 5 month old daughter. I listen again and again to be reminded of the tremendous load our loving Savior bore for me and my family in our greatest time of need! Life is full of its pitfalls, temptations and terrible trials but knowing the Almighty has brought us through and will again and again!
Hold fast my brother! Your stronger than you know. Love, peace and prayers for you and your family! 🙂
Bless you!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
How sad. May you ever have tender feelings and sweet memories.
I'm so sorry for your loss. It is the most heart wrenching event. I've witnessed my children go through multiple miscarriages then the loss of their son at 2 weeks old. As a mother watching my son & daughter in law & as a grama my heart never hurt so bad. My non member husband contacted the missionaries for that area in Idaho to come give me a blessing. I was immediately comforted even though the pain has gone on for years. And I saw this act from my husband one of such love for me and my faith that I will never forget. I love u sister and I hope you are finding happiness.
So sad, I am sorry.
My mom sent me this talk at a time when I needed to reach my promised land, it is a talk reminding me to press forward even through adversity
Still love this man, he is my go to for when I am down or need a pick up for my soul. May God bless Jeffrey R Holland, my favorite LDS speaker.
He is a man who has the spirit of prophecy and revelation as an apostle and has mastered his art of public speaking.
This talk literally changed my whole life for the better. I didn't feel like i was enough and i was doubting my abilities and possibilities in life. This gave me the perspective i needed.
Humbly Grateful to the Lord For All His Chosen...Including Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. He is Amazingly One of Many Who Always Touches Heart, Mind & Spirit and Answers Questions.
Wow. Just wow. I mean every word is all so true. It's so powerful.
Jeffrey Holland is one of the things that gets me through the day
“after you have done the will of God, you will receive the promise “.
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"[Satan] cannot conquer if we will it otherwise. Exerting all our powers, the light will again come. The darkness will again retreat. Our safety will again be sure."
This is one very good man, and he will one day be the President of the Church -- no surprise here.
This is just as prevalent now as it was then, and even more.
I feel so drained, listening to this somehow comforted my troubled stressed out worried soul.
How true this is. I have felt the Holy Ghost descend upon my head and cover me from head to toe. Shortly after, a heavy temptation came. I have tasted of the white fruit, or the fullness of the love of God fill my entire being. Shortly after massive leg spasms so terrible in pain, I cried to my heavenly father. Had the sacred experience of seeing my savior and redeemer, and have been in chronic pain, severe multiple spinal surgeries with the only relief in knowing the lord loves me unconditionally whether I have yelled in anger or wept for mercy.
I got fibromyalgia mere months after gaining my testimony. It left me with a choice as my body had little left: read the words of God or the words of man. Blessed, I chose God and through every trial. That choice has never let me down and I have been more than compensated scholastically, by brilliant friends and family, keeping me challenged to learn on my own, once the body stabilized years later.
Amen! Thank you for your testimony!
Love you elder holland ❤
As with Heavenly Father and his timing, I needed to hear this today 🙏
This was a really good talk at just the right time. I have had a bad habit of being fearful and then not taking incredible chances. But I have a new opportunity now. And I will hold on to my Father. Thank you. In the name of Jesus Christ amen
How has it gone?
I was there that day. This talk changed my life as well as the lives of my two roommates concerning just what he said, education, marriage, and mission. We were all the recoiling after having made these important prayer guided decisions. He helped all three of us get back on track. Miraculous.
I feel like I need to play this on repeat until it sinks deep into my soul and becomes a part of who I am!
Jennifer York Yes!
I do that with ALL of Holland's talks!
Me, too.
I’m so grateful for your love, wisdom, kindness, dedication and support for all of Heavenly Father’s children. President Holland as a new convert, I have felt the greatest blessing to have heard most of your talks and I feel that you have spoken to me directly. Thank you ❤❤❤❤
Just one more day. Push on one day at a time. After coming to byui this semester, I feel abandoned and alone. My classes are stressing me out, I have to friends to talk with, I'm unsure of whether or not I'm in the right degree, and to top it all off I felt that God wasn't answering my prayers or even listening. I was talking to my mother about this the night before and woke up to her recommending this talk. It is a great talk that had everything that I needed to hear. I am still afraid of the days to come, but I will do my best to cast that fear aside and focus on the fact that the lord wants me here for a reason. That I will cling to. Just one more day. Push on one day at a time.
Thank you, I needed this comment. Many times I feel that the responsibilities we hold are too much for one person to handle. One day at a time. Hand hold over hand hold on the iron rod.
The raised voices who mock are getting louder and it's difficult to block them out at times. Thank you for your faith, it strengthened me today.
I spent the last four years at BYU-I and it was nerve wracking at first. It took a little time but that campus soon became my happy place. I look back now and I’m so grateful for all the lessons I learned there and all the growth that happened there. Keep trucking along. Keep trying everyday! You’ll look back one day and look at these days as some of the best of your life :)
twomfan2 you got this! Move forward with faith! Your Heavenly parents love you perfectly! Turn to Father In things and he will give you guidance in all things that you should do!
Keep on keeping on 🙏
Direct answers to prayers this morning.
I am loving this! Holland has been the most profound speaker to my spirit for many years but this talk i had not seen& I've seen ones back to like 1981- when I was 2! I've referred to the adversary and his evil sneaky little minions for so many years but never heard another speaker talk about them like that! go figure!
How I love this talk! I was on my mission when I heard it for the first time. And it applied to our teaching, But now after 23 years, it applies to every other aspect of my life. And I love my heavenly father forever! And my savior is my great redeemer Jesus Christ. And I love him!
All I can say is WOW!
Best speaker in the world this man speaks form the heart and the spirit............if your feeling low call on these videos............love you bro holland
Amen
"Fear ye not. The lord shall fight for you. Cast not away therefore your confidence." I love these words. They give me a reassurance and hope. Thank you Elder Holland.
This talk has impacted my soul like no other talk and has been a source of strength when it gets rough. Then the sun comes up and I am happy i survived the storm by listening to this talk over and over. Thank you Elder Holland.
Just saw on BYU TV this morning. "Don't retreat from a good thing" is such good advice, especially for us hobbits in our hobbit holes who are confronted with stepping out of comfort zone on to greater things.
I know this comment was made 8 years ago but I absolutely love how you worded it. I always talk about how The Hobbit is my favorite book because I relate to Bilbo so much. A homebody who dreams of adventure. Love it.
I love the words of elder Holland they give me hope and assurance in my life.i know God hear my prayers thank you elder holland
Great talk
I'm learning to love his speeches!
Man I really have meeded this talk. I am meth addict and for the past year I have been doing battle and doing well. Now the past 3 days after months of being left alone for the past 3 days after months of growing in recovery and spirituality old friends have been coming over. I didn't so well. I forgot that satan will come back. And yes the fear of mot being able to do it fell upon me. And now I hear the answer. Repent, renew my covenant and go forward in Christ. Thank you Brother Holland.
Christ truly does strengthen us. Thank you for your beautiful testimony.
This talk brings me to tears, it is such a great comfort to me and reaffirms everything the spirit whispers to me. I don’t need to fear or doubt! What a relief to know I am being taken care of as I put in the work and stay the course!
needed to hear this yet again :) Thank you Elder Holland :)
I have listened to this almost daily for the past couple weeks. The more I listen, the more relevant it seems to become! I love this talk, and I love Elder Holland.
Inspiration received through this talk:
Entertaining our fears, is opening the gates of hell...
Do not enter there!
Hold up your faith and slam-shut those gates of despair!
~JMY
this talk is what helped me make it thru the greatest tempest that lasted since sep 2006 and still is somewhat flaring up from time to time again from the original storm cloud.. I CAN NOT THANK MY GOOD BISHOP who was so inspired to bring this talk personally to my home handed it to my son who was 12 yrs old at the time.. a few weeks before what I so "lovingly call" my action adventure since that day.. THANK YOU Pres Holland for your faithfulness to yield to the spirit to give this message.
I just love each one of his Talks ❤️❤️❤️
Absolute Legend
A timely reminder to keep true to gospel principles and covenants made. The path may not be easy but it makes us into the beings we need, and want, to be.
We are so blessed to have such inspired leaders, and to be members of the Lord's Church.
Wickedness never was and never will be happiness. Happiness comes in being true to yourself and true to God, in appreciating the great blessing of the atonement of Jesus Christ, and the enabling power, the strength beyond our own it gives us. I love it
In a time of mandatory lockdowns and seemingly mandatory vaccinations this is a welcomed talk.
I have faith in the living god, let his will be done.
This is my all time favorite talk. So happy to revisit it today.
Great teaching
Thank you!
One of my all time favorite talks, I love his counsel - Don't forget the miracles you've seen in the past, and go forward in faith that the Lord will continue to guide us and reveal His holy arm.
Fear and discouragement are the two tools that Satan uses to stop us from progressing in our lives.
“The Red Sea will open to the honest seeker of revelation.”
Fear, fear, fear...
Yep, yep, yep.
Thank you so much for uploading.
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Listening 👂 on a Saturday night, what a wonderful way to prepare for Sunday morning, beautiful!
This inspired sermon explains how an individual can go from strong in his or her faith, to separation from God in a short time.
Oh I love this great man of God and this marvelous talk.
Wow, most positive stream of comments ever.
Wow,so much wisdom shared....a true disciple of God!
This talk effected me dramatically and I kept thinking of your challenges as a new member as I reviewed it.
We are glad it was meaningful, Kent!
Amazing Sermon
I love Elder Holland
Wow! the way he speaks is so powerful. I could listen to his words all day.
I love this talk!
What a beautiful reminder to hold on to our revelatory experiences when we are challenged. It is such a blessing to know this was to ne expected and Heavenly Father provided examples in the scriptures for us to know how we could "hold on" and cast not away our confidence.
I really really needed to hear this tonight - Amazing how the Lord brings certain things to our attention right when we need it. I deeply deeply deeply admire this man and his pure love and kindness. A perfect example of how the Lord can transform a regular man into someone with pure love and motives that's difficult to relate to. Can't relate to how pure these Apostles are. Simply can't. Wish I could.
Same
Thank you Lord for presenting me with just the words and message I needed to hear just in the nick of time!
a very brilliant speech by one of the great and holy people. thank you so much for that!
2nd time I have listened to this. Just as important for me today as it was back then - a few months ago. Thank you, Lord.
this is such an amazing talk, the type of talk that gets you to think for once and not just listening for the sake of listening, but to start thinking of the message given in great depth, you feel your eyes being open to the reality of life, so I just don't understand why we have 184 thumbs down for this amazing apostle of the lord , could they possibly be the 184 Israelites who said to Moses "it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness"
I have listened to this speech over and over. Few things have helped me understand God’s plan and Christlike endurance as this.
Thank you, a very brilliant talk given by an apostle of the Lord! :)
14:08 I was both afraid of this fact especially 15:13, but also needed the confirmation. I will continue to pray for that which has retreated after he prayed. Thank you.
January 2020. I just saw this. Thank you very much. The angels of God currently encircle the Earth in readiness to usher in the return of Righteousness.
I needed to hear this today.
Oct 7th 2019 - just listened again to this talk - A true light for those 1st, 2nd and 3 doubts that come when He - The Lord answers - in His own way!
This was like a revelation to me. I needed to hear these words in this time of my life. Thank you so much for sharing. You have made a difference in my short mortal life here on earth and in eternity still to come.
Listened again.
i’ve NEVER heard a prophet or any of these men contradict each other! Listen with your heart and soul, not the ears of the world.
I needed strength to move forward in life. The Spirit inspired me watch this great councel.
Thank you, God bless you for this message in times of need
Powerful messeges i like it! & i love it.
Dood, that is something i should know! Thanks for sharing!
There is a new paradigm coming please do not neglact your spirit
I'm blessed to have the teachers be it men or women. These individuals are called of God, not by men alone to speak for our Heavenly Father.
Thank you! Forr it be that we have the Restoration of this blessed Church restablished here upon the earth today Revelation 14:6-7.
I'm also proud to have great leaders as we do, who speak with power, by the priest·hood au·thor·ity .
Without having them to use ca·denc or even inflection found in all their voices. They truly speak for Him.
Section 50 Of The Doctrine & Covenants says the following:
"Elders are to preach the gospel by the Spirit; 15-22, Both preachers and hearers need to be enlightened by the Spirit; 23-25, That which doth not edify is not of God; 26-28".
for they were all wrong” (JS-H 1:19). Eleven years later, after the Church was organized, the Lord testified that the Church is “the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth” (D&C 1:30).
The gospel. The scriptures and latter-day prophets teach us the fullness of the gospel.
They teach us about the Savior, His Atonement, and the doctrines, ordinances, and covenants we need to return to Heavenly Father.
The priesthood. This authority to act in God’s name comes from the Lord. It is only given to worthy men in the Church by the laying on of hands by those who hold the priesthood. Ordinances, such as baptism and temple marriage, are valid in this life and in eternity only when performed by the priesthood.
Church organization. Today we have the same Church organization that the Lord set up in His day with apostles, prophets, patriarchs, missionaries, and so on (see A of F 1:6). The prophet has the authority to lead the kingdom of God on earth.
Only in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can we receive the true teachings, essential ordinances, and opportunities to serve that help us return to Heavenly Father.
Because Heavenly Father loves His children wherever they are, He inspires them as well. Other churches have some, but not all, truth. But the Lord has only one true and living church.
One reason The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a “living church” is that the living God reveals His will to living prophets and apostles.
They give us guidance suited to our times. Think of general conference or the proclamation on the family.
These inspired messages from the prophets remind us that we are members of a true and living church.
“This work is true. Never doubt it. God our Eternal Father lives. Jesus is our Redeemer, our Lord, the Son of the living God. Joseph was a prophet, the Book of Mormon is of divine origin, and this is God’s holy work in the earth.”-President Gordon B. Hinckley, “Closing Remarks,” Ensign, Nov. 2004, 105.
Readers
This topic is brought up often in the mission field. Our statements shouldn’t be offensive but need to be bold. I like to mention that churches in general are beneficial. Being continually led by Jesus Christ is what sets our church apart. We have the fulness of His gospel. This Church has the authority, doctrine, and ordinances necessary for us to return to Heavenly Father.Elder Nathan Le, 19, Colorado Colorado Springs Mission
We mean that this Church is the church that has the fulness of the gospel. Other churches have some correct principles but lack others that we have. We do not believe that we are better than members of other churches, but we do believe we have received all the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.Kristi Dow, 16, La Verne First Ward, La Verne California Stake
Over time the pure teachings of Christ were changed in other churches to fit the desires of men. Although some truths remain, others have been lost. Ours is the only church that truly and fully reflects the will of the Lord as revealed to living latter-day prophets.Michael Arnell, 16, Chesterfield First Ward, St. Louis Missouri Stake
We mean that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only church that Jesus Christ gave authority to. We are the only church that has the authority to baptize, bless, and receive doctrine from the Lord. No other church has the authority ours does.Carrie Davis, 15, Draper Sixth Ward, Sandy Utah Hidden Valley Stake
The Church is the same as it was in ancient times. It is the Church the Savior established in Bible and Book of Mormon times. It was established in these latter days by the Savior Himself through Joseph Smith. We also have the fulness of the gospel, and prophets are continually receiving revelation pertaining to the Church’s organization and the truths of the gospel, for the Lord has said He “will do nothing, until he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets” (JST, Amos 3:7).Michael Holman, 17, Covina Ward, Walnut California Stake
When we say that we are the only true church, it does not mean we are the only church with truth. Most religions around the world have part of the truth. The Jews, Christians, and Muslims accept parts of the Old Testament. Some Christian churches have some of the organization of the primitive Church. Most members of other churches are good people, and we should respect them and their choice of religion.Seth Lloyd, 18, Broomfield First Ward, Boulder Colorado Stake
Although other churches might have parts of the truth scattered throughout them, our church is the only church on the earth that contains the full truth. We are also the only church that has the right to officiate in the roles of the priesthood.Dianna Boren, 16, Westchester First Ward, Westchester New York Stake
When I share with people that I know that this is the only true church, I am letting them know that religion is not just a matter of preference-it is a matter of truth. The Lord Jesus Christ organized His Church when He was on the earth, and that same Church has been restored. This true Church holds the authority of God and is directed by revelation from Jesus Christ Himself.Sister Kristine Joy Iwamoto, 23, Philippines Quezon City Mission
We have things other religions don’t, such as the priesthood and Book of Mormon. We hold priesthood keys and have the only true prophet. We have been blessed to receive other doctrines through Joseph Smith.Ben Smith, 14, Vista Peaks Ward, Mesa Arizona Alta Mesa Stake
I would always listen to this during my mission. Empowering indeed. Love Elder Holland’s talks😍. I am always relating to it at either point of my life💓
The way I needed this talk fam! This is wild! I love the spirit of the Lord!
Inspired!
Thank you thank you President monson 🙏
Still rocking it in 2021!
great talk.
This talk was held one year before I was born!
Needed
same here!
22:09 “He cannot conquer if we will it otherwise.”
I wish all the guys I dated would start watching this at 14:04. 🤷
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