I think this is a very thought-provoking quotation:
“I believe that never before in the history of the Church has there been more unity than exists among my Brethren of the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve, and the other General Authorities of the Church, who have been called and chosen and who are now guiding the Church.
“I believe there is ample evidence of this. The present leadership of God’s earthly kingdom has enjoyed the Savior’s guiding inspiration longer than any other group. We are the oldest group ever to lead the Church.
“My association with some of these men for almost half a century qualifies me, I think, to state with confidence that my Brethren, without exception, are good, honorable, and trustworthy men. I know their hearts. They are the servants of the Lord. Their only desire is to labor in their great callings and build up the kingdom of God on earth. Our Brethren who are serving in this day and time are proven, tried, and true. Some are not as physically strong as they used to be, but their hearts are so pure, their experience so great, their minds so sharp, and their spiritual wisdom so deep that it is a comfort just to be in their presence.”
( James E. Faust, “Called and Chosen,” Ensign, Nov. 2005, 53)
One small insight and personal testimony: a few weekends ago Elder Scott, one of the apostles, came to reorganize our stake presidency. I met with him for about 10 minutes. It is hard to describe the absolute assurity that I had that I was in the presence of one of the Lord’s greatest servants. After our interview, in which he showed some amazing insights into my personal life, he gave me a big hug and thanked me for being a member of the Lord’s church and performing my callings. It quickly flashed into my mind that it was the Savior himself who was hugging me, and the thought of it right now brings tears of joy to my eyes.
The next day, Elder Scott announced the new stake president, and I knew the choice was right. I have spent time with this man, and I know that he has been placed here at this time so he can perform important work in the Miami area.
Servants of the Lord, indeed.