As I have begun to study the Doctrine and Covenants as part of this year’s Sunday School curriculum, it didn’t take long before I reached these well known words,

Behold, the field is white already to harvest; therefore, whoso desireth to reap, let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God. (Doctrine and Covenants 6:3)

When it was first revealed to Joseph Smith in section four, the Book of Mormon was not yet published, the Church was not organized and no one had the priesthood yet. This got me thinking. While it certainly applies to missionary work, I can see it as a general statement by The Lord of the blessings in general that The Lord is desirous that we receive. All it takes is us being willing to serve God, obey his commandments and knock, seek and ask. It’s all available, before us, it just requires some willingness on our part to pick up the sickle.