Jesus Christ has once again called Apostles and has given them priesthood authority. It has been my privilege to serve in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for 34 years and to know personally 10 of the 16 previous Presidents of the Church. Write the thoughts that come to your mind. While traveling around the world, Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said he has felt the Holy Ghost testify to him that God is mindful of all of His children. I know that Joseph Smith is the foreordained prophet whom the Lord chose to open this last dispensation. But there is no medication or operation that can fix the many spiritual woes and maladies that we face. During the pandemic, Sunday quorum meetings were canceled for a time. In this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we worship Him who commenced His infinite Atonement in the Garden of Gethsemane. Learn more ways to follow President Nelsons invitation at HearHim.org. He is the Comforter. Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, stand with their grandchildren, nieces and nephews at the end of a Face to Face event for young adults broadcast from Goshen, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Twice in the early days of the pandemic, President Nelson invited all the world to join in a fast. But as we considered the unique historic and international impact of that First Vision, we felt impressed to create a monument not of granite or stone but of wordswords of solemn and sacred proclamationwritten, not to be carved in tables of stone but rather to be etched in the fleshy tables of our hearts.14. His Church has been restored! These practical steps as well as his personal experience are just a part of what makes President Nelsons January Liahona message powerful. I have the same experience today as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, the member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote in a Sept. 4 blog post. The more I can hear Him, the more of an effective instrument I will be to bring others to that same love that I feel, she wrote in a blog post on May 14. How I love and honor him! President Nelson as a young boy with family. [2] Marion G. Romney, "Prayer and Revelation," Ensign, May 1978. Because when we seek to heartruly hearHis Son, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance. Each of these stalwart souls sacrificed everything to come to Zion. Listen! 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. Brothers and sisters, how can we become the men and womenthe Christlike servantsthe Lord needs us to be? How have you grown? Nothing opens the heavens quite like the combination of increased purity, exact obedience, earnest seeking, daily feasting on the words of Christ in the Book of Mormon,14 and regular time committed to temple and family history work. Much has happened in the past two years! He invited the youth to enlist in the youth battalion of the Lord to help gather Israel. What have you learned in the past two years that you always want to remember? So, one day when I was very young, I went to our basement and smashed on the concrete floor every bottle of liquor! Discipline yourself to have time alone and with your loved ones. Yet, repeatedly, He has personally introduced His Son, Jesus Christ, with a charge to Hear Him, President Russell M. Nelson said. (2020) "President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation," Hear Him! . The focus of the episode was on observations about invitations from President Russell M. Nelson. President Nelson then humbly invited all to flood the world with gratitude for seven days through social media posts and actions of all kinds. We experience what the Prophet Joseph Smith knew when he taught, By union of feeling we obtain power with God.7 No member of the First Presidency or Quorum of the Twelve would ever leave decisions for the Lords Church to his own best judgment! 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? First we immerse ourselves in the scriptures, says President Nelson. Apply: Advice from leaders and chart space to put down your thoughts and ideas. The Apostles were afraid when they saw Jesus Christ encircled by a cloud on the Mount of Transfiguration. They point the way as we make our way through the heart-wrenching maze of our mortal experiences. My dear brothers, I testify that He has been, and is, indeed leading us along, as we seek to hear Him. 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 " whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." Joseph Smith was in the grips of a force of darkness just before the heavens opened. 'Hear Him': President Nelson challenges the church to listen to Christ. 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). The words of Christ tell [us] all things what [we] should do (2 Nephi 32:2)., Prayer requires initiative, so we humble ourselves before God, find a quiet place where we can regularly go, and pour out our hearts to Him.. The increasing darkness that accompanies tribulation makes the light of Jesus Christ shine ever brighter. Even as Christ Forgives You, So Also Do Ye, Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light, Teaching in the Homea Joyful and Sacred Responsibility, Family History and Temple Work: Sealing and Healing, What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand, Ministering with the Power and Authority of God, Pure Love: The True Sign of Every True Disciple of Jesus Christ, He That Shall Endure unto the End, the Same Shall Be Saved, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Prophets Speak by the Power of the Holy Spirit. President Russell M. Nelson Just say hello and show your love. He had questions regarding the salvation of his soul and trusted that God would direct him. Because of the increasing dangers we face, our need for divine guidance has never been greater, and our efforts to hear the voice of Jesus Christour Mediator, Savior, and Redeemerhave never been more urgent. Other languages will soon follow. And it is the next crucial step that many of us fail to follow through on. How does the Lord wish you would use your quorum to accomplish His worknow? Humble yourself before God. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow (2012), 76. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There the Lord teaches in His own way. Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon and Young Men General President Steven J. Lund film a segment for the virtual Youth Music Festival. There is, however, a remedy one that may seem surprising because it flies in the face of our natural intuitions. Second: Make covenants with God and keep them. It has been translated into 12 languages. He will guide and protect you. Hear Him!11. We were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April6, 2006. In each location, I have felt that I was in the presence of the Lords elect and that I was seeing the gathering of Israel occur before my eyes. Part of the event was filmed at the Conference Center Theatre in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. I have listed only four. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." 1 I am referring to the healing power of gratitude.. As Sarah Jane Weaver skillfully moved our conversation through many of these invitations from the Prophet during 2020, I found my mind racing to a host of other invitations he has extended during the nearly three years he has served as our Heavenly Fathers prophet to the world. All eight of my great-grandparents were converts to the Church in Europe. President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation. 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. A year designated to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the First Vision and onset of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, 2020 has also been marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship, social issues, political turmoil and uncertainty. Pour out your heart to your Heavenly Father. Many arent sure what that should look like or feel like. Seek revelation from the Lord. All rights reserved. That's what happened on Sunday, Feb. 26, in Maputo, Mozambique, when Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke at a combined stake conference. The scriptures include very few references in which the voice of God the Father has been heard. [3] 1 Kings 19:11-12. I invite you to make your own list, consider it carefully, and share it with those you love. Think of that! The house of the Lord is a house of learning. Difficult trials often provide opportunities to grow that would not have come in any other way. Daily immersion in the word of God is crucial for spiritual survival, especially in these days of increasing upheaval. What Does the Parable of the Wheat and Tares Teach about the Apostasy? It is dated April 2020. Their history demonstrates how easy it is for a majority of the people to forget God, reject warnings of the Lords prophets, and seek power, popularity, and pleasures of the flesh.4 Repeatedly, past prophets have declared great and marvelous things unto the people, which they did not believe.5. They teach us about Jesus Christ and His gospel, the magnitude of His Atonement, and our Fathers great plan of happiness and redemption. 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. 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. So, I ask, has this shared trial drawn you closer to your neighborsto your brothers and sisters across the street and around the world? Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. Pages of this sacred text include an account of the personal ministry of Jesus Christ among people in the Western Hemisphere soon after His Resurrection. I love Him and testify that He lives! Brethren, you bear the priesthood of God. Some have found deeper faith in our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Sarah Jane Weaver inquired, So what do you know now that you didnt know before? I confess I wasnt ready for the question and flailed at a couple of generic answers that just didnt convey what I was suddenly feeling. In a February 2020 social media post, President Nelson extended an invitation tied to the 200th anniversary of the First Vision. Take time to ponder what you hear and feel when you are there. He didnt hear a voice or see angels, but it had an impact within his heart that has never left him. Tags The first time Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham shared her testimony in Church, her 12-year-old knees were shaking and she was petrified. She stumbled through a simple testimony and felt Heavenly Fathers affirmation that He loved her. President Russell M. Nelson promises "that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him ."1 This promise is the focus of the 2021 theme for Family History in the Church, " Hear Him Through Temple and Family History Work ". For millennia he has been making good look evil and evil look good.7 His messages tend to be loud, bold, and boastful. Our spiritual survival will depend on it. What wisdom do you lack? Act: Quotes and questions to ponder as well as journal space to write down your feelings. Nevertheless, its effects have been validated by scientists as well as men and women of faith. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, Come unto ChristLiving as Latter-day Saints, Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God, The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion, A Good Foundation against the Time to Come, Hosanna and HallelujahThe Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter, Let This House Be Built unto My Name, The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives, Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are to hear the words of the Lord, hearken to them, and heed what He has told us! 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. Receiving revelation only comes, at least in my case, when I have those still and quiet moments, he wrote in a July 17 blog post. What I know now is that the Prophet wants each of us, and all of Heavenly Fathers children, to experience for ourselves what happens when we respond to invitations large and small. President Russell M. Nelson has taught that among all the blessings and gifts we can receive, "the privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children." 3 After baptism, we are confirmed members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and given the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands. I urge you to continue to make your home a truly holy place and be not moved8 from that essential goal. As faith and holiness decrease in this fallen world, your need for holy places will increase. 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. He communicates simply, quietly, and with such stunning plainness that we cannot misunderstand Him.8, For example, whenever He has introduced His Only Begotten Son to mortals upon the earth, He has done so with remarkably few words. Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. One of the things the Spirit has repeatedly impressed upon my mind since my new calling as President of the Church is how willing the Lord is to reveal His mind and will. How I love her! Your love of and faith in the Savior may very well be the catalyst for someone to discover the Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Others have lost jobs, livelihood, or health. As you repeat this process day after day, month after month, year after year, you will grow into the principle of revelation.9, Does God really want to speak to you? Each of these blessings has come as a result of seeking and heeding the promptings of the Holy Ghost. One of his most influential challenges, Matheson said, was encouraging members to hear the word of Christ. It is no different in our day. That is what personal revelation will do for you. But if you look at your life prayerfully, I believe you will see many ways in which the Lord has been guiding you through this time of hardship, helping you to become a more devoted, more converted mana true man of God. Today our ever-growing family is one of the greatest joys of my life. This is His Church, restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. I went from feeling like the heavens were closed to feeling like they were wide open, filling us with peace, joy and comfort, the Apostle wrote in a blog post dated Oct. 15. 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. 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. President Nelson even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. We honor his life and his legacy. Ponder the truths and think of the impact those truths will have on your life if you will hear them, hearken to them, and heed the commandments and covenants that accompany them. At the close of the October 2021 general conference, President Nelson a world-renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher before entering full-time Church service in 1984 pleaded with listeners worldwide to counter the lure of the world by making time for the Lord every day. Personal revelation, President Nelson said, as members look to the future to . I am humbly grateful for your sustaining support. Elder Rasband invited young adults to reflect on what they have learned by following President Nelsons invitation to hear the voice of the Lord and share a brief thought on social media using #HearHim. Though he is called as the Lords mouthpiece to the Church, he has encouraged us again and again to seek to hear that heavenly voice directly in our individual lives. Drawn to the promise of James that if we lack wisdom we may ask of God,8 the boy Joseph took his question directly to Heavenly Father. Throughout this year, many across the globe have responded to President Nelsons invitation by posting experiences on social media using #HearHim. There each ordinance teaches about the Savior. In the past two years, Sister Nelson and I have met with thousands of you around the world. However, a remedy one that May seem surprising because it flies in the early days of upheaval... 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