Difficulties in the Church led to the revelations known as Doctrine and Covenants 111 - 114. First, the Church was in financial trouble but the Lord brought peace to Joseph while traveling to Salem, Massachusetts. Then, with the ongoing troubles in Missouri, the President of the Quorum of the Twelve seeks to know how he can best serve in His calling. These Sections remind us that despite worldly cares, problems, and the disheartening choices of others, the Lord remains in control and His work will still fill the Earth.