His Hand Ready to Help Us

Recognize the Savior’s Power Over Challenges

Elder Villar compares life's challenges to powerful waves and emphasizes that the Savior, Jesus Christ, has the power to help us overcome any adversity we face.

But do not forget who has power over those waves and, in fact, over all things. That is our Savior, Jesus Christ.

He has the power to help us out of every miserable condition or adverse situation.

• Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, like powerful waves.
• The Savior has power over all things and can help us overcome any adversity.
• Faith in the Savior allows Him to reach us and pull us to safety.

• Recall a time when you felt overwhelmed by life's challenges. How did you feel the Savior's power helping you?
• Share an experience where you reached out to the Savior in faith during a difficult time.
• Think of a moment when you witnessed the Savior's power in someone else's life.

Follow the Savior’s Ministering Example

Elder Villar highlights the Savior as the perfect example of ministering, encouraging us to actively reach out and provide timely assistance to those in need.

Occasionally, we think that we only need to be there for someone in need, and many times there is more we can do.

Having an eternal perspective can help us receive revelation to offer timely assistance to others in need.

• The Savior is a flawless example of ministering.
• We should actively reach out and help those in need, not just be present.
• An eternal perspective and guidance from the Holy Ghost can help us provide the right kind of assistance.

• Reflect on a time when you were able to minister to someone in need. What guidance did you feel?
• Share an experience where someone ministered to you following the Savior's example.
• Consider how you can improve your ministering efforts to be more like the Savior.

Trust the Savior’s Readiness to Rescue

Elder Villar shares the story of Peter walking on water to illustrate the Savior's readiness to rescue us when we exercise faith in Him.

Jesus "immediately … stretched forth his hand, and caught him," saying the following words: "O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?"

If we think celestial, we will receive the confirmation in our hearts that Jesus Christ is indeed our Rescuer.

• The Savior is always ready to rescue us when we exercise faith.
• Peter's experience on the water teaches us about the Savior's immediate response to our cries for help.
• Faith in the Savior confirms His role as our Rescuer and Advocate.

• Recall a moment when you felt the Savior's immediate help in your life.
• Share how your faith in the Savior has grown through experiences of being rescued by Him.
• Think of a situation where you had to trust the Savior's readiness to help you.

Believe the Savior Never Gives Up on Us

Elder Villar assures us that the Savior will persist in helping us, just as his brother persisted in teaching him to navigate the waves.

If we think celestial, we will realize that our Savior will be there as many times as necessary to provide help.

• The Savior never gives up on us, no matter how many times we struggle.
• He is persistent in helping us learn, change, and overcome challenges.
• Our desire to learn and grow is met with the Savior's constant support.

• Reflect on a time when the Savior's persistence helped you overcome a challenge.
• Share an experience where you felt the Savior's unwavering support.
• Consider how you can emulate the Savior's persistence in helping others.

Understand the Symbolism of the Savior’s Hands

Elder Villar reflects on the symbolism of the Savior's hands, pierced for our salvation, and emphasizes their eternal presence in our lives.

The scriptures immortalize the symbol and significance of the Savior’s hands.

His hand will always be there for us, even if we cannot see it or feel it at first.

• The Savior's hands are a powerful symbol of His sacrifice and love.
• They remind us of His infinite sacrifice for our salvation.
• His hands are always extended to us, offering help and guidance.

• Think about a time when you felt the Savior's hands guiding you.
• Share how the symbolism of the Savior's hands has impacted your faith.
• Reflect on the significance of the Savior's sacrifice in your life.