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“When the time came that His first-born, the Saviour, should come into the world and take a tabernacle, the Father came Himself and favoured that spirit with a tabernacle instead of letting any other man do it.” quote by Brigham Young
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“When the time came that His first-born, the Saviour, should come into the world and take a tabernacle, the Father came Himself and favoured that spirit with a tabernacle instead of letting any other man do it.”

Brigham Young

About This Quote

Source Speech: LDS General Conference, 1855

The Father personally provided a sacred vessel for the Savior, emphasizing divine initiative over human effort.

In simple terms: God gave a tabernacle for Jesus instead of letting a man do it.

Key Takeaway

Recognize divine provision.

Themes

faith divine providence spiritual symbolism

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

spiritual theological

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

religious doctrine personal devotion miraculous provision

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this shape your view of divine involvement?
  • What does “tabernacle” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

Human effort cannot replace divine purpose.

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