Having First Obtained Mine Errand From the Lord.

Jacob and his brother Joseph were consecrated by Nephi to be teachers for the people of Nephi. In Jacob 1:17, Jacob says:

Wherefore I, Jacob, gave unto them these words as I taught them in the temple, having first obtained mine errand from the Lord.

What does that mean for me in my life?  Can't I just go do some good things on my own?  The scriptures tell us that we should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, but if we are representing the Lord, we must be called and set apart or anointed.  Then as we carry out that calling we need to be sure that we are inspired to do the things the Lord wants done.

In my calling in Relief Society as meeting coordinator, I have great leeway in planning our meetings.  I have no manual or lesson outline, only guidelines.  I need to make sure that our committee plan those things that the Lord wants for our Relief Society sisters to uplift and teach and inspire them, to bless their lives.