D&C 62

I read this morning the words of the Savior -

"...hearken, O ye elders of my church, saith the Lord your God, even Jesus Christ, your advocate, who knoweth the weakness of man and how to succor them who are tempted." (Doctrine and Covenants Section 62:1)

These simple words provides each of us a great deal of comfort and hope as the Lord tells us that He is on our side - he is our advocate, especially in matters related to our weakness and to that of which we are tempted. To succor means to provide -

"to run to the rescue, bring aid, help, and relief" (Merriam-Webster Dictionary")

As I read this morning, my thoughts turned to times in my life, when I was tempted in my weakness, and His tender mercies were extended to protect me. I'm sure if I had persisted, those tenders mercies would not have continued indefinitely. Doesn't it bring great comfort to know the Savior understands how to succor us.

“Succor means ‘to go to the aid of one in want or distress’ or ‘to relieve.’ Fortunately, the Savior succors those ‘who are tempted’ so they will not commit sin, and if they should sin, he will succor them if they repent.” (Ludlow, Companion, 1:330.)