Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026

Despite the prophet Elisha’s powerful ministry, the people of the Northern Kingdom of Israel did not repent. Eventually, the Assyrian Empire conquered and scattered the ten tribes of Israel. Meanwhile, the Southern Kingdom of Judah wasn’t doing much better: idolatry was also widespread there.

Amid all this spiritual decay, the scriptures mention two kings of Judah who, for a time, turned their people back to the Lord. One was Hezekiah. During his reign, the Assyrians conquered much of Judah. But Hezekiah and his people showed faith in the Lord, who saved Jerusalem in a miraculous way. Later, after another period of apostasy, Josiah became king. Inspired in part by a rediscovery of the book of the law of Moses, Josiah brought reforms that revived the religious life of his people.

Like Israel and Judah, we all make both good and bad choices. When we sense that our lives need some reforms, we can take encouragement from these two bright spots in the dark years of Judah’s history. Perhaps the examples of Hezekiah and Josiah can inspire us to “trust in the Lord our God” (2 Kings 18:22).

In the desert of Sinai, Moses gathered the children of Israel at the foot of a mountain. There the Lord declared that He wanted to turn this group of recently liberated slaves into a mighty people. “Ye shall be unto me,” He said, “a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation” (Exodus 19:6). He promised that they would flourish and prosper, even when surrounded by larger, more powerful enemies.

By Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Take heart, brothers and sisters. Yes, we live in perilous times, but as we stay on the covenant path, we need not fear.

By Michelle D. Craig

First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency

Through the power of the Holy Ghost, Christ will enable us to see ourselves and see others as He does.

By President Henry B. Eyring

First Counselor in the First Presidency

Our power to carry burdens can be increased more than enough to compensate for the increased service we will be asked to give.

(2 Kings 5:1-14) Naaman is healed by following the prophets counsel.

By Elder L. Whitney Clayton

Of the Presidency of the Seventy

When we decide to do “whatsoever [God] saith unto” us, we earnestly commit to align our everyday behavior with God’s will.

By Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus

Second Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency

To listen to and obey the voice of the prophet is crucial to holding on to every good thing until the Second Coming.

By President Russell M. Nelson

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

I would like to suggest five specific actions we can take to help us maintain positive spiritual momentum.

Pay special attention to Suggestion number 4: Seek and expect miracles.

Elisha prophesies incredible plenty in Samaria—The Syrian hosts flee at a noise of battle and leave their possessions—Israel takes spoil from the Syrians.