The title of "Laborer"

In today's world the title "laborer" most often depicts the factory worker, the slave laborer, or just plain working hard for not very much money. The title is often looked down upon from the upper and middle classes of society. the Webster's dictionary describes "labor" as a person who does unskilled physical work for wages.
The definition of "Laborer" in the gospel sense is much different. A laborer in the gospel has a deeper sense of understanding of the worth of souls. The laborer in the gospel is a dedicated individual who has a deep desire to bring about the Lords will and not their own. The Lord told Joseph Knight in a revelation through the prophet in 1830, give your language to exhortation continually, that you may receive the reward of the laborer.
The Lord says in revelation in 1829 to Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and David Whitmer, "And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father! Here in, we learn of one of the sweet rewards of being a laborer in God's kingdom. He continues, "And now, if your joy will be great with one soul that you have brought unto me into the kingdom of my Father, how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!
A laborer in the kingdom of our father desires to help others come unto the gospel. A laborer in the gospel seeks to do the will of God, a laborer in the gospel strives to fulfill their duties with full purpose of heart.

A perfect example of a laborer in the gospel was Hyrum Smith, The Lord tells him in revelation, thou also art under no condemnation, and thy heart is opened, and thy tongue loosed; and thy calling is to exhortation, and to strengthen the church continually. Wherefore thy duty is unto the church forever, and this because of thy family. Amen.

herein lies my testimony, that we might laborer all our days to fulfill the will of the Lord, to serve and build faith among the saints. I testify that a Laborer in the gospel sense will one day inherit the kingdom of our Father in Heaven. The Lord will guide our path and free us from condemnation and from the bands of justice. The loving arms of our Savior will wrap around our wounded souls and will eternally weave our hearts as one. These things I leave in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.


References:

D&C 23:3 Hyrum Smith, 1830
D&C 23:7 Joseph Knight, 1830
D&C 18:15-16 Jossph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, 1829