“Contents,” Liahona, August 2014, 1–3 Liahona, August 2014 Messages 4 First Presidency Message: God’s Harvest By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf 7 Visiting Teaching Message: The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Messiah Feature Articles 18 Be Strong and of a Good Courage By Elder Yoon Hwan Choi Would my fellow guardsmen be punished if I didn’t drink the alcohol our commander offered to us? 22 Pioneers in Every Land Tonga—a Land Dedicated to God By Harvalene K. Sekona King George Tupou I dedicated Tonga to God 175 years ago. Tongan Saints are still dedicated today. 28 Why We Share the Gospel By Elder D. Todd Christofferson Sharing the gospel is not a program; it is a cause—the cause of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 34 God’s Everlasting Covenant Learn how the Abrahamic covenant operates in our time and through the Millennium. Departments 8 April 2014 Conference Notebook 11 Old Testament Prophets Job 12 We Talk of Christ The Promise of Our Future Together By Jarolyn Ballard Stout 14 Our Homes, Our Families We Know Where He Is By Hernando Basto 16 News of the Church 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again Replacing My Fear with Faith By Katherine Nelson Young Adults 42 Act upon This Land as for Years By Dennis C. Gaunt You’re not always going to be satisfied with your life’s circumstances. You can still be happy. 46 Heavenly Father Said No—and Yes By Angelica Hagman When God said “no” to my prayer, what He really said was “not yet.” Youth 48 Truths Most Worth Knowing By President Boyd K. Packer Don’t keep a rattlesnake in your backpack; complete repentance is possible. 52 Our Space 53 Poster: Missionary Companions 54 Banana Bread Missionaries By Mindy Raye Friedman Banana bread is tasty, but these young men have something that tastes even better. 56 From the Mission Field A Miracle at the Airport By Thomas E. Robinson III The flight was leaving soon, and we couldn’t buy our tickets. 58 Questions and Answers My mom works all day. How can I improve our relationship? 60 For the Strength of Youth Defy Gravity: Go Forward with Faith By Bonnie L. Oscarson As we consistently follow Church standards, we can withstand the adversary’s influence. 62 Why Marriage Is Awesome! By Ben and Rachel Nielsen We love being married. Here’s why. Children 65 Special Witness: Is it enough for now if I only believe the Church is true? By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland 66 Bright Idea 67 I Felt the Holy Ghost By Yichen My brother was hurt. What could I do? 68 Isa’s Blessing By Mackenzie Van Engelenhoven Isa’s dad wasn’t a member of the Church. She wished things were a little different. 70 A Sheepish Lion By Elder Kazuhiko Yamashita Lambert thought he was a sheep until a wolf showed up. 71 Our Page 72 Friends around the World I’m Kaloni from Tonga By Amie Jane Leavitt 74 Bringing Primary Home Wholesome Activities Will Strengthen My Family By Jennifer Maddy 76 For Young Children Friends for Eli By Jane Nickerson Family Home Evening Ideas