Jesus knows us and loves each of us.
"The Lord not only knows who we are, he knows where we are and he leads us to do good."
Sister Gayle Clegg was recently on assignment in Japan. Before her call, she and her husband lived for many years in Brazil. As she entered the chapel on Sunday, she noticed a Brazilian family. During her talk, she felt impressed to bear testimony in Portuguese. It touched the heart of the Brazilian father who was struggling with coming to church.
"Was it a coincidence that the only Portuguese-speaking member of the Primary presidency was sent to Japan instead of Portugal? Or was it because the Lord knew someone there needed what only she could give — and she had the courage to follow the prompting of the spirit? One of the great blessings of having a calling in the church is that the Lord through his spirit will inspire us to help those we are called to serve."
Those who pay a full tithe can testify that the blessings of the Lord come to us personally and fill our individual needs. The Lord has promised that if we pay tithing, he will open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing so great that we will scarcely have room to receive it.
"I am persuaded, with Paul, that neither tribulation, nor life, nor death nor any circumstance shall have the power to separate us from his love.
"The Savior gave his life for each one of us. He knows our joys and our sorrows. He knows my name and your name."