“Yet “he [also] saw other multitudes pressing forward; and they came and caught hold of the end of the rod of iron; and they did press their way forward, continually holding fast to [that] rod of iron, until they came forth and fell down and partook of the fruit" We never reach the rod alone – someone, a parent, teacher, missionary, family member or leader - grasps our hand and places it on the rod as we learn and grow in the gospel.