The plan would require us to leave God’s presence, enter mortality, and learn to “walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). We would receive a physical body. We would also be allowed to use our moral agency to choose right or wrong, which would help us grow.

Heavenly Father knew we would not always make correct choices. So He promised to send His Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Saviour. Jesus would teach us how to live. He would also make it possible for us to repent and to be resurrected. Through His Atonement we could become more like God and ultimately return to live with Him again.

Not all of our Heavenly Father’s spirit children accepted His plan. Lucifer, with many others, rebelled and was cast out (Revelation 12:4, 9). But all those who would eventually come to Earth accepted the plan—and even “shouted for joy” (Job 38:7). You were among these.

What would you like to do next?