This story is directed to the men and boys of God.

No know, there never lived a man more useful to our Father in Heaven, more productive with his life than the Lord Jesus Christ. He was in every sense of the word ‘powerful.’

For example, one day Jesus and His disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee into an area on the northwestern shore called Gennesaret. As the boat drew to shore, Jesus stepped out, and instantly someone recognized Him! And what happens next is astounding.

Those who recognized Him – who knew Him – scattered excitedly, running through the countryside spreading the word that ‘the healer’ had come. And from all directions the people came eagerly, or perhaps desperately, bringing those who were sick and afflicted. Those who could not come under their own power were carried in their beds to meet Jesus. This was from their point of view an opportunity not to be missed.

As Jesus walked – and can you imagine this? – the sick and afflicted lined the streets before Him and pleaded for the opportunity to simply touch him, even if it was only the border of his coat. And of course He let them. And as each person touched Him, they were healed – made perfectly whole!

Those who came in contact with Jesus felt the power in Him. He inspired confidence, comfort, and faith just by his very presence. He was different from other men – more pure, more powerful! People sensed that and were drawn to Him, not because He was empty charisma, – there’s enough of that – but because they knew He could help them in ways no other person could. Can you imagine what it would have been like that day to walk down that street with Him? O, to have been in His powerful presence, and felt His love, His comfort, and His Priesthood!

Why can’t there be such men and events like that today? I believe there can. Brethren, the Lord and the world need men of such power and purity today. Not only is it possible, but given enough faith in Him, it is inevitable! It is, after all, what you were born to be!