Including the ultimate invitation he received from the Savior of the world to, Come follow me and I will make you a fisher of men (Matthew 4:19). If Joseph Smiths transcendent experience in the Sacred Grove teaches us anything, it is that the heavens are open and that God speaks to His children. To strengthen my proposal to Wendy, I said to her, I know about revelation and how to receive it. To her creditand, as I have come to learn, typical of hershe had already sought and received her own revelation about us, which gave her the courage to say yes. It teaches of lifes purpose and explains the doctrine of Christ, which is central to that purpose. Just say hello and show your love. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is featured in a new Church-produced video series about how to #HearHim. During his April 2020 general conference address Hear Him, President Nelson spoke of how it has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you, and to do whateverit takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. He also entreated Latter-day Saints to become more intentional disciples of Jesus Christ and to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths., Taking President Nelsons invitation to heart, Deseret Book will be releasing a new resource, Hear Him: A Study Guide on Personal Revelation, to help Latter-day Saints seek personal revelation in their own lives. Then, at yesterday mornings solemn assembly, members of the Church throughout the world raised their hands to confirm the earlier action taken by the Apostles. NealA. Maxwell, Meek and Lowly (Brigham Young University devotional, Oct.21, 1986), 9, speeches.byu.edu. Technology can help you. Doctrine and Covenants 87:8; emphasis added. Now, my dear brothers and sisters, consider the fact that in these three instances just mentioned, just before the Father introduced the Son, the people involved were in a state of fear and, to some degree, desperation. You do not need to have a reason or a message or business to transact. 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Amidst all of this, we commend you and thank you for choosing to hear the word of the Lord during this time of turmoil by joining with us for general conference. We extend our reach and our influence for good by working together. Then, a stream of answers would come. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, experienced a defining spiritual moment as a 20-year-old missionary in England. Since the Church was organized, only five proclamations have been issued, with the last being The Family: A Proclamation to the World, presented by President GordonB. Hinckley in 1995. Second: Make covenants with God and keep them. The Nephites were afraid because they had been through destruction and darkness for several days. I urge you to stretch beyond your current spiritual ability to receive personal revelation, for the Lord has promised that if thou shalt [seek], thou shalt receive revelation upon revelation, knowledge upon knowledge, that thou mayest know the mysteries and peaceable thingsthat which bringeth joy, that which bringeth life eternal.12, Oh, there is so much more that your Father in Heaven wants you to know. In like manner, I testify that the Lord inspired the call of Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Elder Ulisses Soares to be ordained as His Apostles. During a Face to Face event for young adults on Sept. 14, Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, answered questions and shared insights focused on the Restoration of the gospel and the bicentennial proclamation. Choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly. The resurrected John the Baptist restored the authority to baptize by immersion for the remission of sins. I promise that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him. Increase spiritual capacity, 'hear Him' During his first general conference as the Prophet, President Nelson urged Latter-day Saints to increase their spiritual capacity to receive revelation."In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting and constant influence of the Holy Ghost," he said. I am also grateful for those upon whose shoulders I stand. Amid the losses we have experienced, there are also some things we have found. In the Old Testament, the word hearken is translated from the Hebrew shama, which is a strong verb that means to listen with the intent to obey. Hearken is a scriptural word that occurs in 40 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. [2] Marion G. Romney, "Prayer and Revelation," Ensign, May 1978. And yet, even as a boy, I knew I was missing something. Some quorums are now able to meet virtually. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation (President Russell M. Nelson, "Hear Him," Apr. In our meetings, the majority never rules! Even in the midst of COVID, with so much shut down, we still seem to lead busy and hectic lives, where it feels like we need to rush forward to the next thing, but President Nelson reminds us that seeking revelation involves something else after we have prayed: If we will stay on our knees for a while after we finish our prayer, thoughts, feelings, and direction will come into our mind. We listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. Commotion in the world will continue to increase. I also owe much to my forebears. My heart goes out to each one of you who has suffered these or other losses. My dear brethren, there are many things the Lord wants us to learn from our experiences during this pandemic. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I so testify in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. Recording those impressions will help us remember what actions the Lord would have us take. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. President Nelson then humbly invited all to flood the world with gratitude for seven days through social media posts and actions of all kinds. 3.3K views, 148 likes, 103 loves, 5 comments, 109 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ToGather Saints: It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. Its title is The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World. It is authored by the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There is, however, a remedy one that may seem surprising because it flies in the face of our natural intuitions. In the past several weeks, most of us have experienced disruptions in our personal lives. When I recently faced the daunting task of choosing two counselors, I wondered how I could possibly choose just two from twelve men whom I love and respect. Seek Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine and Pure Revelation. During moments in Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorfs professional and family life when he didnt know what to do, he would find a quiet spot to connect to Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, through the Holy Ghost. What will happen as you more intentionally hear, hearken, and heed what the Savior has said and what He is saying now through His prophets? How blessed we are to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth! She is an extraordinary womana great blessing to me, to our family, and to the entire Church. As Elder NealA. Maxwell taught, To those who have eyes to see and ears to hear, it is clear that the Father and the Son are giving away the secrets of the universe!13. President Russell M. Nelson seemed to forecast that even greater things are in store for us when, at the Sunday morning session of conference, he declared: Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. In 1945, while I was in medical school, I married Dantzel White in the Salt Lake Temple. I stepped out onto the cobblestone street in Charleston, South Carolina with my hearing device snuggled in my ears. How can we find answers to questions that perplex us? Joseph would be instrumental in its return. In this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we worship Him who commenced His infinite Atonement in the Garden of Gethsemane. In each chapter, the Hear Himstudy guide also focuses on five principles that are illustrated in the following ways: Preorder the Hear Himstudy guide today. God wants us to work together and help each other. This April 2020 general conference is our time to commemorate an event that changed the world. In the January 2021 issue of the Liahona magazine, President Russell M. Nelson shares an inspiring message on continuing in our quest to recognize the voice of the Lord in our lives in a message entitled, Grow into the Principle of Revelation. He was willing to suffer for the sins and weaknesses of each of us, which suffering caused Him to bleed at every pore.1 He was crucified on Calvarys cross2 and rose the third day as the first resurrected being of our Heavenly Fathers children. What I know now is the reason President Nelson has extended so many invitations during his time as Prophet. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow (2012), 76. President Nelsons emphatic invitation to Hear Him first issued on social media in February and repeated in subsequent general conference addresses is an echoed plea of his counsel to Latter-day Saints to do whatever it takes to increase spiritual capacity to receive revelation. Heavenly Father knows you. How we miss President Monson! Missionaries and members of the Church invited friends to learn from a current Apostle, and they came. On Sunday, January14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple, the First Presidency was reorganized in the simple yet sacred pattern established by the Lord. While worshipping in the temple is presently not possible, I invite you to increase your participation in family history, including family history research and indexing. Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. Third: Help gather Israel." Another wrote, I hear Him through others testimonies and kind words., The Spirit communicates in various ways, Elder Rasband said. Doing so will help you know how to move ahead with your life, what to do during times of crisis, and how to discern and avoid the temptations and the deceptions of the adversary. Jesus is the Christ! Apostles and other Church leaders have participated in a series of blog posts and videos describing ways in which they hear the voice of the Lord. the president of the Church Based on what you studied about applying the teachings of prophets, match the following phrases with the correct words to complete them. In the past two years, Sister Nelson and I have met with thousands of you around the world. Millions throughout the world have embraced a knowledge of these prophesied events. Adversity is a great teacher. But I promise that as you continue to be obedient, expressing gratitude for every blessing the Lord gives you, and as you patiently honor the Lords timetable, you will be given the knowledge and understanding you seek. Then, in a moment of clarity, it came. If we are to have any hope of sifting through the myriad of voices and the philosophies of men that attack truth, we must learn to receive revelation. He wants each of us to hear the voice of His Son, Jesus Christ, through the Holy Ghost. Credit: Provided by Brigham Young University Museum of Art. And then listen! Study it privately and with your family members and friends. Meetings are only a small part of what a quorum is meant for and what it can do. The future is bright for Gods covenant-keeping people.16 The Lord will increasingly call upon His servants who worthily hold the priesthood to bless, comfort, and strengthen mankind and to help prepare the world and its people for His Second Coming. As we wrestle with complex matters, a thrilling process unfolds as each Apostle freely expresses his thoughts and point of view. Regardless of what others may say or do, no one can ever take away a witness borne to your heart and mind about what is true. If you are married, counsel with your wife as your equal partner in this crucial work. Our unity helps us to discern the Lords will for His Church. Many arent sure what that should look like or feel like. What have you learned in the past two years that you always want to remember? As a result, I was not raised in a gospel-centered home. Screenshot from a #HearHim video produced for the Church in March 2020. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. But as our ability to gather in these places has been restricted in varying degrees, we have learned that one of the holiest of places on earth is the homeyes, even your home. Young adults perform a musical number during a Face to Face event broadcast on a set replica of ancient Jerusalem in Goshen, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. I and we welcome them to this unique brotherhood of service. Share: Conversation prompts and ideas to share what youve learned. Over the course of eight weeks, the Hear Himstudy guides eight chapters provide many opportunities to find that spiritual guidance by covering topics such as Aligning Our Will with Gods and Understanding the Lords Timing, with an ultimate goal of making personal revelation a more integrated part of everyday life. All rights reserved. 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