It means that because you have been baptized by one who has authority from Jesus Christ and have been confirmed a member of His Church, you can enjoy the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. Technology can help you. Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son. See Psalm 46:10; Doctrine and Covenants 101:16. Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. 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. We live in a time prophesied long ago, when all things shall be in commotion; and surely, mens hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people.13 That was true before the pandemic, and it will be true after. With Moroni, I exhort you on this Easter Sabbath to come unto Christ, and lay hold upon every good gift,15 beginning with the gift of the Holy Ghost, which gift can and will change your life. 2020 General Conference). Do whatever it takes to. As we feast on the words of Christ daily, the words of Christ will tell us how to respond to difficulties we never thought we would face. his first general conference as President of the Church, Why the Churchs 2020 #HearHim initiative is an important reminder of the Restoration. 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! 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). Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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. How do you think it affected your family members to see youtheir father, grandfather, husband, son, or brotheradminister this holy ordinance? Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 39394. President Russell M. Nelson 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 Nelson also offered a specific, practical approach in his recent message. We are to hear the words of the Lord, hearken to them, and heed what He has told us! 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. I cannot thank them enough for the happy homelife they created for me and my siblings. The topic has also been a focus of devotionals and events for youth and young adults. 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. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. They teach us about Jesus Christ and His gospel, the magnitude of His Atonement, and our Fathers great plan of happiness and redemption. Hear Him Hear Him By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son. Ask! Joseph sealed his testimony with his blood. The recent pandemic has been unique in that it has affected everyone in the world at essentially the same time. During subsequent generations, however, not all my ancestors remained so committed. . 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Beloved brothers and sisters, that is our bicentennial proclamation to the world regarding the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ in its fulness. Share: Conversation prompts and ideas to share what youve learned. And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase, even if turbulence increases in your life.. That is why He asks us to serve and minister to each other. This applies to everyone, wherever they may be the taxi driver in Calcutta, the engineer in London, the elementary school child in Ghana and the farmer in Chile, he wrote in a June 21 blog post. In a February 2020 social media post, President Nelson extended an invitation tied to the 200th anniversary of the First Vision. Seek Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine and Pure Revelation. We can also hear Him in the temple. As a result, I was not raised in a gospel-centered home. 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. He is the Comforter. Every blessing the Lord has for youeven miracleswill follow. Doctrine and Covenants 87:8; see also Matthew 24:15; Doctrine and Covenants 45:3133; 101:2122. 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. Twice in the early days of the pandemic, President Nelson invited all the world to join in a fast. Part of the event was filmed at the Conference Center Theatre in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. God the Father has given us the divine birth, the incomparable life, and the infinite atoning sacrifice of His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. 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." President Nelson offered three invitations that will help Church members "gain the elevating influence" that God is counting on them to have. Through the manifestations of the Holy Ghost, the Lord will assist us in all our righteous pursuits. Said President Lorenzo Snow, This is the grand privilege of every Latter-day Saint that it is our right to have the manifestations of the Spirit every day of our lives.4. In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting and constant influence of the Holy Ghost, President Nelson said during his first general conference as President of the Church. However, your commitment to make your home your primary sanctuary of faith should never end. It is dated April 2020. President Nelson reminds us that we are particularly in need of this divine, personal guidance in the times we live in: Physical and spiritual tempests are a part of life on the earth, as the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded 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. #HearHim: President Nelson Invites Us to Hear the Voice of the Lord The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2.2M subscribers Subscribe 7.8K 307K views 3 years ago God has repeatedly. Meetings are only a small part of what a quorum is meant for and what it can do. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The dire need is clear, but how do we go about seeking and recognizing the voice of the Spirit in our lives? The Prophet Joseph Smith set a pattern for us to follow in resolving our questions. Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son, President Nelson told his worldwide audience during the April 2020 general conference. As we repeat this process, we will, in the words of the Prophet Joseph Smith, grow into the principle of revelation.. In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. We gladly declare that the promised Restoration goes forward through continuing revelation. . Just think of the good each of us can do during this time of global upheaval. Quiet time is sacred timetime that will facilitate personal revelation and instill peace. I adored my parents. Then, in a moment of clarity, it came. They point the way as we make our way through the heart-wrenching maze of our mortal experiences. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. 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. We live in a world that is complex and increasingly contentious. 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. If so, please do it! He will bring thoughts to your mind which the Father and Son want you to receive. As I came to understand the Word of Wisdom, I wanted my parents to live that law. 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? The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Nelsons invitation to more intentionally hear Him came with powerful promises including, miracles in your marriage, family relationships and daily work. What an anchor to our souls are these truths, especially during these times when the tempest is raging. Within the space of these invitations is the opportunity for us to receive the ultimate blessings from the ultimate invitation to, come unto Christ. Boyd Matheson is the opinion editor of the Deseret News. 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. 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. 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. We are followers of Jesus Christ. I believe that this process is basic to how God communicates with us and how He intends for us to communicate with Him, wrote Elder Holland. It teaches of lifes purpose and explains the doctrine of Christ, which is central to that purpose. [3] 1 Kings 19:11-12. You are His children. When I arrived, I could see that Elder Hales had taken a serious turn for the worse. It is not just to prepare us for, and help us through, a pandemic. During the pandemic, Sunday quorum meetings were canceled for a time. When these temporary COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, please schedule regular time to worship and serve in the temple. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Our Saviors Atonement made eternal life a possibility and immortality a reality for all. Imagine the miracle of it! 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." Doing so opens our minds and hearts to the Saviors teachings and truths. This is His Church, restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Or we can use our time to hear the voice of the Lord whispering His guidance, comfort, and peace. President Nelson shared, Skilled scientists and researchers are laboring diligently to develop and distribute a vaccine against the coronavirus. Many have found a fresh perspective on lifeeven an eternal perspective. We have convened with you in outdoor arenas and in hotel ballrooms. Experience with joy the righteousness you will bring to pass as you are anxiously engaged in a good cause.12 Quorums are in a unique position to accelerate the gathering of Israel on both sides of the veil. I stepped out onto the cobblestone street in Charleston, South Carolina with my hearing device snuggled in my ears. Our unity helps us to discern the Lords will for His Church. In those two wordsHear HimGod gives us the pattern for success, happiness, and joy in this life. On the Mount of Transfiguration to Peter, James, and John, God said, This is my beloved Son: hear him.9 His words to the Nephites in ancient Bountiful were Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my namehear ye him.10 And to Joseph Smith, in that profound declaration that opened this dispensation, God simply said, This is My Beloved Son. How have you grown? 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. 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. As faith and holiness decrease in this fallen world, your need for holy places will increase. Still others have lost a sense of peace or hope for the future. I hear Him by putting down my phone and blocking distractions, one young adult posted. 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. How I love her! The Apostles were afraid when they saw Jesus Christ encircled by a cloud on the Mount of Transfiguration. #HearHim - Russell M. Nelson Teaches about the Need for Personal Revelation 1,302 views Jan 5, 2021 20 Russell Simon 1.82K subscribers It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit. Have you ever wondered why the Lord wants us to make our homes the center of gospel learning and gospel living? We need to carve out time good time, high priority time when we can kneel, if possible, and be vocal. I so testify, with my expression of love for each of you, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. President Dallin H. Oaks, selected to be the First Counselor in the First Presidency that includes Nelson, Oaks and Second Counselor President Henry B. Eyring, has spoken succinctly about. 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 ". The focus of the episode was on observations about invitations from President Russell M. Nelson. 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. We wondered if a monument should be erected. My dear brothers and sisters, how thankful I am that through the use of technology we have been able to meet together and worship on this Sunday morning. It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. Learn more ways to follow President Nelsons invitation at HearHim.org. In contrast, the voice of the Lord is not a voice of a great tumultuous noise, but it [is] a still voice of perfect mildness, [like] a whisper, and it [pierces] even to the very soul.14 In order to hear this still voice, you too must be still!15. Take time to ponder what you hear and feel when you are there. Ask the Lord to teach you how to open the heavens to bless your life and the lives of those you love and serve. 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. Do. In the past several weeks, most of us have experienced disruptions in our personal lives. In humility, we declare that in answer to his prayer, God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to Joseph and inaugurated the restitution of all things (Acts 3:21) as foretold in the Bible. 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. There we learn how to rebuke the adversary and draw upon the Lords priesthood power to strengthen us and those we love. Credit: Provided by Brigham Young University Museum of Art. For a time, the pandemic has canceled activities that would normally fill our lives. 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. President Nelson invited us to receive personal revelation in our 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. Millions throughout the world have embraced a knowledge of these prophesied events. But the message of Easter and the promise of resurrection sustained me. In each instance, just before the Father introduced the Son, the people were in a state of fear or desperation. I know that Joseph Smith is the foreordained prophet whom the Lord chose to open this last dispensation. 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