Promised land Quote by Jeffrey R. Holland
““When we join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we board the Good Ship Zion and sail with her wherever she goes until she comes into that millennial port. We stay in the boat, through squalls and stills, through storms and sunburn, because that is the only way to the promised land.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2015
Faith is likened to staying aboard a vessel through all conditions, trusting it will reach the ultimate promised destination.
In simple terms: Stay on the spiritual journey despite hardships.
Key Takeaway
Remain faithful through trials.
Themes
faith
perseverance
hope
spiritual journey
destiny
Mood
determined
encouraging
reverent
Type
inspirational
religious
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- personal trials
- community building
- life decisions
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
metaphor of ship
millennialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What hardships test your commitment?
- How can you support others staying on the journey?
A Different Perspective
Challenges arise when doubts or external pressures cause people to abandon the path.
![“There, said they, is the Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, the innumerable company of angels, and the spirits of just men made perfect. [Heb. 12:22-24] You are going now, said they, to the paradise of God, wherein you shall see the tree of life, and eat of the never-fading fruits thereof; and…” quote by John Bunyan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fc2/john-bunyan-1055_business_there-said-they-is-the-mount-zion-the-he_293392.jpg)
