By the power of the Father, Jesus rose again and gained the victory over death. Doctrine and Covenants 87:8; see also Matthew 24:15; Doctrine and Covenants 45:3133; 101:2122. He will guide and protect you. The rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven.3 You and your family have received priesthood ordinances. Yet, repeatedly, He has personally introduced His Son, Jesus Christ, with a charge to Hear Him, President Russell M. Nelson said. What is personal revelation? Every blessing the Lord has for youeven miracleswill follow. He issued a clarion call in his invitation, Today I call upon our members everywhere to lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice. What Does the Parable of the Wheat and Tares Teach about the Apostasy? . 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. Now as we contemplate this significant time in the history of the world and the Lords charge to gather scattered Israel in preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, we, the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles, issue the following proclamation. Our spiritual survival will depend on it. But in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. Take time to ponder what you hear and feel when you are there. Another wrote, I hear Him through others testimonies and kind words., The Spirit communicates in various ways, Elder Rasband said. Our current prophet is President Russell M. Nelson. Ordained Apostles of Jesus Christ always testify of Him. When I arrived, I could see that Elder Hales had taken a serious turn for the worse. For all whose health may permit, let us fast, pray, and unite our faith once again,said President Russell M. Nelson in his Saturday evening general conference address. 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 was even breathing on his own, which was a good sign. Brethren, you bear the priesthood of God. 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. He is the Comforter. I just want to be sealed to my parents. That longed-for event did not happen until my parents were past 80, and then it did happen. One night in prayer together, Sister Renlund thanked the Lord for priesthood power that would bind them together, regardless of the outcome. Study it privately and with your family members and friends. Do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. Reflect: A spiritual message and space to record what youve pondered over the week. He sought personal revelation, and his seeking opened this last dispensation. Many have found a fresh perspective on lifeeven an eternal perspective. President Nelson invited all to "hear Him. Sadly, he passed away 10 minutes after I arrived, but I am thankful that I was at his side with his sweet wife, Mary, and their two sons when he departed this life. . The dire need is clear, but how do we go about seeking and recognizing the voice of the Spirit in our lives? As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, I prayed daily for revelation and gave thanks to the Lord every time He spoke to my heart and mind. As we approached the end of the interview, what has become the signature closing question of the podcast, was asked. 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. 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? Through the manifestations of the Holy Ghost, the Lord will assist us in all our righteous pursuits. That is why He asks us to serve and minister to each other. Learn: Study quotes on the topic for the week and journaling space to write down your inspiration. Record your feelings and follow through with actions that you are prompted to take. 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. And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase, even if turbulence increases in your life.. Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son. Still others have lost a sense of peace or hope for the future. 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. The house of the Lord is a house of learning. 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. As I matured and began to understand the magnificence of Heavenly Fathers plan, I often said to myself, I dont want one more Christmas present! It is no different in our day. We were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April6, 2006. 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." "Hear Him" is a workbook and course all in one. 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. Many arent sure what that should look like or feel like. 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! Read it for yourself and see if it can direct you as you move forward on the path toward hearing the Lords voice through the Spirit on a regular basis in your lives. I felt that I should skip lunch and hurry to Elder Haless bedside as soon as the morning session ended, which I did. However, your commitment to make your home your primary sanctuary of faith should never end. 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. President Nelsons invitation to more intentionally hear Him came with powerful promises including, miracles in your marriage, family relationships and daily work. COURSE BEGINS JANUARY 15, 2023 Learn More I was recently interviewed by Church News editor Sarah Jane Weaver for the weekly Church News Podcast. Let this Easter Sunday be a defining moment in your life. There we learn how to part the veil and communicate more clearly with heaven. He will bring a feeling of peace to your heart. That is why He asks us to live in the world but not be of the world.9 We can accomplish so much more together than we can alone.10 Gods plan of happiness would be frustrated if His children remained isolated one from another. 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. God lives! 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. Moving forward, embracing the future with faith, seeing turbulent times as opportunities to thrive spiritually and choosing to let God prevail in our lives. He didnt hear a voice or see angels, but it had an impact within his heart that has never left him. Technology can help you. We had a wonderful visit, and he seemed to be improving. Then the Lord brought Wendy Watson to my side. God wants us to work together and help each other. A few particularly powerful invitations flashed to my mind. One of his most influential challenges, Matheson said, was encouraging members to hear the word of Christ. If you are married, counsel with your wife as your equal partner in this crucial work. It is in the ordinances [of the priesthood that] the power of godliness is manifest.4 That power is available to you and your family in your own home as you keep the covenants you have made.5. Commotion in the world will continue to increase. President Russell M. Nelson speaks at the conclusion of the Sunday morning session of general conference on April 5, 2020. Brothers and sisters, how can we become the men and womenthe Christlike servantsthe Lord needs us to be? 2020 General Conference). In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. All rights reserved. During the pandemic, Sunday quorum meetings were canceled for a time. The recent pandemic has been unique in that it has affected everyone in the world at essentially the same time. These efforts were made far more effective because we partnered with other humanitarian organizations, including Convoy of Hope, Feeding America, Partnership with Native Americans, the Salvation Army, the United Way, and the World Food Programme (see 2020 Year in Review, Newsroom, Dec.21, 2020, newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). 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. Nelson, the 94-year-old president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said recently that he was awakened at 2 a.m. with a distinct impression that he should go to the Dominican. I love Him and testify that He lives! Three of the original twelve ApostlesPeter, James, and Johnrestored the apostleship and keys of priesthood authority. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. I hope you have found an increased ability to hear Him and receive personal revelation. Orders will begin shipping in early August. 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. All rights reserved. Learn more ways to follow President Nelsons invitation at HearHim.org. He invited, I extended to you at last general conference to immerse yourself in the glorious light of the Restoration of the gospel. He went on to say that the bicentennial celebration, commemorating the appearance of God theFather and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to Joseph Smith in a vision would be, a hinge point in the history of the Church and your part is vital., President Nelson invited all to hear Him., As disciples of Jesus Christ, our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. Other languages will soon follow. President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation Download Description It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. In those two wordsHear HimGod gives us the pattern for success, happiness, and joy in this life. You may feel that there is still more you need to do to make your home truly a sanctuary of faith. 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. President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." 1 (2020) "President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation," Hear Him! Here are a few of the things he has told us recently as he reflects the Lord's word to us: President Nelson, in his first words to the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after being ordained as prophet, invited members to stay on, or return to, the covenant path. Let us prayerfully plead for relief from this global pandemic.". Personal revelation, President Nelson said, as members look to the future to . In the past two years, Sister Nelson and I have met with thousands of you around the world. Others came as well, including Elijah, who restored the authority to join families together forever in eternal relationships that transcend death. As Jesus told His disciples, Iniquity shall abound before His return (Joseph SmithMatthew 1:30). Soon we may be able to choose to fill that time again with the noise and commotion of the world. 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. What have you learned? 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. 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. If you have been called to lead, counsel as a presidency and with quorum members. Do whatever it takes to. There we learn how to rebuke the adversary and draw upon the Lords priesthood power to strengthen us and those we love. Screenshot from a #HearHim video produced for the Church in March 2020. He pleads with us to listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, whom the Father anointed and appointed as our Mediator, Savior and Redeemer.". Speaking in the April 2020 General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson renewed his plea for us to understand how to receive divine revelation, by stating: " I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." -President James E. Faust: " Our ___________ lies in paying heed to that which he says and following his counsel." (safety) The scriptures include very few references in which the voice of God the Father has been heard. What a glorious privilege it has been to celebrate Easter with you on this Sunday of general conference! See Psalm 46:10; Doctrine and Covenants 101:16. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. 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. He will respond to you in ways that are familiar and correct to you.. Or we can use our time to hear the voice of the Lord whispering His guidance, comfort, and peace. Invitations create space for revelation, transformation and miracles. We can do this! 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. You dont have to wonder about what is true.11 You do not have to wonder whom you can safely trust. [3] 1 Kings 19:11-12. 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I remember in an operating room, I have stood over a patientunsure how to perform an unprecedented procedureand experienced the Holy Ghost diagramming the technique in my mind.5. Some of you have lost loved ones. 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. You and I can use this unique time as an opportunity to hear Him. , When you truly know that He sees you, He knows you, and He loves you, you can understand that you are not isolated. That theophany initiated the Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and ushered in the dispensation of the fulness of times. Write the thoughts that come to your mind. In a blog post dated April 21, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles described several ways he hears the Lords voice, including service, righteous music, scriptures, sincere prayer and recording spiritual impressions. Throughout this year, many across the globe have responded to President Nelsons invitation by posting experiences on social media using #HearHim. President Nelson has and will continue to offer invitations to members of the Church of Jesus Christ and to the world because he knows what happens when such invitations are acted upon. The adversary is clever. . As well might man stretch forth his puny arm to stop the Missouri river in its decreed course as to hinder the Almighty from pouring down knowledge from heaven upon the heads of the Latter-day Saints.10. It was a time for Elder Renlund when it seemed as though the heavens were closed. Third: Help gather Israel." Listen! He was foreordained before the foundation of the earth to be the prophet of this last dispensation, when nothing shall be withheld3 from the Saints. And it is the next crucial step that many of us fail to follow through on. What does it mean for you that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth? I promise that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him. In a February 2020 social media post, President Nelson extended an invitation tied to the 200th anniversary of the First Vision. To prepare for today, I previously recorded this proclamation in the Sacred Grove, where Joseph Smith first saw the Father and the Son. Act: Quotes and questions to ponder as well as journal space to write down your feelings. Yahosh Bonner, left, and his brother, Oba Bonner, right, perform Peace in Christ during the virtual Youth Music Festival broadcast on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. As Elder NealA. 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