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The Doctrine and Covenants tells of a fourth and final form of calamity, one that will destroy humankind’s confidence and peace, leading to distress, disquiet, and profound hopelessness and despair.
Verses 1-8 of the revelation addresses the question that had been weighing on the hearts and minds of the Saints, and especially of the Prophet: “Why [hath] God . . . suffered so great calamity to come upon Zion?” 1 The Lord provides two clear answers for this calamity.
May 25, 2017 · Casey Paul Griffiths (LDS Scholar) The words of this prophecy convey a world of chaos and calamity leading up to the Second Coming. As indicated here and in other places, the Saints will not entirely escape this destruction (see Revelation 16:6, 17:6, 18:24; 2 Nephi 28:10; Mormon 8:27, 41).
The answer is also found in D&C 1 of the Doctrine and Covenants, wherein he says: "Wherefore, I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth, called upon my servant Joseph Smith, Jun., and spake unto him from heaven, and gave him commandments; And also gave commandments to others. . . ."
While in the Doctrine and Covenants most references to “the church” refer to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, here the Lord expands the definition of the church to include anyone who repents and comes unto him (D&C 10:67).
Until this point, the prophecy foretells a wonderful event, but verse 7 introduces a sobering side of God's work: He creates calamity! He links two contrasting sets of events: light and peace—representing constructive, hopeful, encouraging events—against darkness and calamity—representing destructive, fearful, discouraging circumstances.
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Mar 27, 2011 · If you know just a few people, somebody’s always weeping and somebody’s always rejoicing, which means that Christians are called to live a miraculous, impossible emotional life. How can you do this? You must, which is why Paul, I think in 2 Corinthians 6:10, says, “Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing.”
