Standing in Holy Places

Elder Cox is in Florida.  Serving his mission.  And though his original call was to the Philippines, a last minute change placed him just where he ought to be.

And I believe that was confirmed by the words spoken by an apostle of the Lord, Elder Dallin H. Oaks.

In a letter recently from Cameron, he spoke of listening to Elder Oaks and how amazing just being in the same room with him was. He talked about what he heard Elder Oaks say.  He said that Elder Oaks said,
"I'm happy to be here and I'm happy because this is where the prophet sent me and ultimately where the Lord sent me and I wouldn't be happier any other place. That is because obedience is what brings happiness. You wouldn't be happier anywhere else, or with anyone else, than you are now."

(Cameron is far left end in the middle row.)

I felt those words were inspired, just for Cameron, as reminder that he is exactly where the Lord wants him now.  And that if he were not here, he would not be happier.

I know that when we stand in holy places, and are where we ought to be, doing what we ought to be doing, we are blessed tremendously.  And feasting on the words of our Savior at the feet of His apostles must certainly be a very blessed place to be right now.