Section 138

It is a sad day that I am finishing up the last section in the Doctrine and Covenants, but also a happy day because I loved rereading this section. I feel like I have heard a lot of this information before, but I don't always have it in the forefront of my mind so reading it again is like learning it again. I'm surprised how much time has passed between the last two sections, and then again to think that it has almost been 100 years since the last official section has been added. Weirdly enough, I learned while in Nauvoo, that there is another version in the 'spin-off' church that has more sections...
First off, since we are close to General Conference, it is really cool to know how the Prophet Joseph F. Smith spent his time the day before conference. He was "pondering over the scriptures and reflecting upon the great atoning sacrifice that was made by the Son of God" (v1-2). I wish I was that cool and just sat around thinking about that stuff...which I kinda do during scripture study, but I just assume that apostles do that 24/7. It is comforting to know that missionary work is not only required here on earth, but once we die (if the second coming hasn't already happened) that the faithful will be preaching the truth to those who did not receive the gospel on earth (and even in the seconding coming).
Lastly, it is truly inspirational the way he speaks about women in v39 and the prophets in v38-49, but more importantly in v53 when he speaks of the modern day prophets he saw. I am glad to know that they were taught their first lessons before they went to earth and hope that was the case with me because I feel like I know it so deeply that I cannot deny the truth of it. I know beyond any doubt that Jesus Christ is my Savior and what the scriptures say is true. I am grateful to be born in the last dispensation with the fulness of the gospel restored.