To Be with God
Michael Tom Malm (1972– )
- Medium
United States
2014
Oil on panel
47 × 24 in.
Church History Museum Collection- Purchase Award
- Purchase Award
This image was inspired by Matthew 4:1 as clarified by Joseph Smith: “Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be with God” (Joseph Smith Translation, Matthew 4:1). As the Savior prepared Himself for His ministry by fasting for 40 days and nights, He taught us the importance of taking time to commune with our Father in Heaven to find divine guidance and strength to complete our work here upon the earth.