Mount of Transfiguration

On the Mount of Transfiguration, Peter, James, and John received the priesthood keys. It is really neat to me to think that these restored keys are present in the church today. Just like we have the First Presidency today, Peter, James, and John were the First Presidency of the church that Jesus established. Sometimes I wonder how other churches lost this type of organization of their churches.

Of these priesthood keys, the sealing power is most exciting to me. The idea that what we have sealed here on Earth is valid in heaven is awesome. It really provides purpose to what we are doing here on Earth. It especially resonates with temple ordinances and temple work. If these keys were not restored, we couldn't have eternal marriages, we couldn't do baptisms for the dead. Actually, I don't think baptisms would really matter that much. As I think about finding an eternal companion, I sometimes think "could I spend the rest of my life with this person?" Really, I should think way beyond that scope. That is intimidating right now, but I am sure that when I do find someone for me the eternal relationship we will be sealed together in will be comforting. I wont be alone forever.

The other thing that stuck out to me was the concept of my priesthood line of authority. Every time it is brought up in Elders Quorum, I feel a special spirit. It makes me kind of giddy. How cool is it that I can trace my priesthood all the way back to Christ, and it doesn't even that that many steps. Thinking of this reminds me that I have divine potential. Otherwise, how could something like the priesthood get passed down to me. It is a big self-esteem boost! I also am humbled that I would be trusted with the priesthood.