Come Follow Me: Living the Power of Godliness Today

Sometimes, we think of priesthood power as something far removed from our day-to-day lives—something that belongs only at the pulpit, in the temple, or in moments of formal ordinances. But this week’s Come Follow Me content from Doctrine and Covenants 84 offers a powerful reminder: the power of godliness is not distant. It’s meant to be part of our daily walk with Christ.

What the Power of Godliness Means for Us

Doctrine and Covenants 84 teaches that the priesthood is more than authority—it’s a way for God to pour His power into our lives. Through covenants, ordinances, and obedience, each of us can access that power. It is not limited to the person giving a blessing or presiding in a church calling. It is meant to sustain parents in the home, lift burdens in quiet prayers, and give courage in private spiritual battles.

The verse says, “In the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest.” This means that every time we participate in sacred ordinances—such as the sacrament, baptism, or temple worship—we are not just remembering Christ, we are drawing His power into our lives.

That changes how we see everyday gospel living. These moments aren’t routine—they are sacred connections to the divine.

Come Follow Me and the Everyday Priesthood Connection 

Come Follow Me helps us take these spiritual truths and apply them personally. When we study the priesthood and covenants in Doctrine and Covenants 84, we are invited to reflect: Am I recognizing the power of godliness in my life? Am I living in a way that allows God’s power to strengthen me, guide me, and lift me?

Men and women alike are part of this covenant relationship. While the roles may differ, the promised blessings of strength, protection, revelation, and sanctification are available to all who walk the covenant path.

This power is not reserved for extraordinary moments. It is often most visible in quiet acts of discipleship: a mother praying for guidance, a father leading family scripture study, a teenager standing for truth, a single member faithfully keeping temple covenants. God’s power meets us where we are.

The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood: A Promise with Purpose

Verses 33–44 of Doctrine and Covenants 84 reveal a pattern: when we receive the priesthood and remain faithful, God promises eternal life. It’s a divine contract—an invitation to partner with God in His work, and in return, receive His strength, grace, and eventual glory.

This isn’t just about preparing for eternity. It’s about being empowered now. In a world full of uncertainty, this section reassures us that those who keep their covenants will not walk alone.

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