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. In this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we worship Him who commenced His infinite Atonement in the Garden of Gethsemane. Whatever your priesthood office or calling, let God prevail in your commitment as a member of your quorum and in your service. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is featured in a new Church-produced video series about how to #HearHim. It will be available immediately on the Church website, from which you may obtain a copy. During the Sunday morning session of general conference, that strong impression returned. How do you think it affected your family members to see youtheir father, grandfather, husband, son, or brotheradminister this holy ordinance? 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. I and we welcome them to this unique brotherhood of service. Technology can help you. All rights reserved. I adored my parents. We have convened with you in outdoor arenas and in hotel ballrooms. I am referring to the healing power of gratitude.. We listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. 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. 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. Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. Many arent sure what that should look like or feel like. He lives! The recent pandemic has been unique in that it has affected everyone in the world at essentially the same time. In the year 2020 alone President Nelson has issued numerous stirring, inspiring and challenging invitations to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to the people of the world. It takes conscious and consistent effort to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths.. The Apostles were afraid when they saw Jesus Christ encircled by a cloud on the Mount of Transfiguration. 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. As an extension of his invitation to show gratitude, President Nelson invited, Let us follow His example to 'Light the World' by loving and serving others, one by one., President Nelson closed out 2020 by declaring in the First Presidency Christmas Devotional, During this unprecedented year, when virtually every person in the world has suffered the effects of a global pandemic, there is nothing more important we can do this Christmas than to rivet our focus on the Savior and on the gift of what His life really means to each of us. President Nelson then invited all to, Seek this Jesus.. COURSE BEGINS JANUARY 15, 2023 Learn More The Prophet has responded to invitation after invitation throughout his life. Ordained Apostles of Jesus Christ always testify of Him. My dear brethren, there are many things the Lord wants us to learn from our experiences during this pandemic. They said the invitation from the prophet, Russell M. Nelson, to "hear Him" has opened doors to receiving personal revelation during this time, and the revelation to create gospel-centered homes and incorporate "Come, Follow Me" have confirmed God's divine help. How can we find answers to questions that perplex us? Nothing could be more fitting than to commemorate the most important event that ever occurred on this earth by worshipping the most important being who ever walked this earth. Will you allow His words, His commandments, and His covenants to influence what you do each day? 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. 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. It has been translated into 12 languages. Just 185 years ago, this very day, April3, 1836, Elijah restored the keys of the priesthood that allow our families to be sealed together forever. How grateful I am that the whisperings of the Holy Ghost prompted me to do something I might not have done otherwise. How does the Lord wish you would use your quorum to accomplish His worknow? Screenshot from a #HearHim video produced for the Church in March 2020. I testify that the Lord instructed me to select President DallinH. Oaks and President HenryB. Eyring to serve as my counselors in the First Presidency. It teaches of lifes purpose and explains the doctrine of Christ, which is central to that purpose. We testify that those who prayerfully study the message of the Restoration and act in faith will be blessed to gain their own witness of its divinity and of its purpose to prepare the world for the promised Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.. That experience, and many others, taught me about the importance of feeding myself spiritually., Though many are staying physically distant from others during the COVID-19 pandemic, we do not have to be spiritually distant from Jesus Christ, wrote Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in a June 26 blog post. President Russell M. Nelson extends an invitation on Feb. 26, 2020, to "hear Him." This invitation launched a series of #HearHim videos by Church leaders. Joseph sealed his testimony with his blood. Do. That evening, however, the Spirit spoke to my heart and mind that I should return to the hospital on Sunday. 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. If so, please do it! 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. My heart goes out to each one of you who has suffered these or other losses. Seek revelation from the Lord. 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. 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. Available for preorder at DeseretBook.com. How have you grown? And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase even if turbulence increases in your life. First we immerse ourselves in the scriptures, says President Nelson. What Does the Parable of the Wheat and Tares Teach about the Apostasy? It is not just to prepare us for, and help us through, a pandemic. How eager each of us should be to seek refuge there. If you know of anyone who is alone, reach outeven if you feel alone too! I promise that you will be blessed with additional power to deal with temptation, struggles, and weakness. He and His Father, our Heavenly Father, are watching over us. Earthquakes, fires, floods, plagues, and their aftermaths have disrupted routines and caused shortages of food, staples, and savings. 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. However, your commitment to make your home your primary sanctuary of faith should never end. 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. The focus of the episode was on observations about invitations from President Russell M. Nelson. 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. 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. I pray constantly that the Lord will comfort you. He testifies of truth and will confirm what is true as you hear and read the word of the Lord. Today our ever-growing family is one of the greatest joys of my life. I loved learning about the gospel. Or we can use our time to hear the voice of the Lord whispering His guidance, comfort, and peace. God lives! I promise that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him. The illustration of the First Vision accompanying President Russell M. Nelsons Feb. 26, 2020, invitation to Church members to Hear Him!. The most important truth the Holy Ghost will ever witness to you is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. 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. Throughout the year the Prophet, the Apostles and general Church leaders shared how they hear Him through videos, social media posts and formal addresses. When the focus of our lives is on God's plan of salvation . God wants us to work together and help each other. As this prophet has reiterated again and again, the heavens are open to us and we should be earnestly seeking the messages that are waiting for us. Part of the event was filmed at the Conference Center Theatre in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Have you ever wondered why the Lord wants us to make our homes the center of gospel learning and gospel living? Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives By President Russell M. Nelson President of the Church In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. So, I ask, has this shared trial drawn you closer to your neighborsto your brothers and sisters across the street and around the world? President Nelson even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. I have found I cannot connect with heaven in a mass of clutter.. Then when we have reached complete accord, the unifying influence of the Holy Ghost is spine-tingling! 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. He wants us to grow and to learn, even throughperhaps especially throughadversity. She is an extraordinary womana great blessing to me, to our family, and to the entire Church. 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. As an example, in 2020, the Church made donations to support more than 1,000 COVID-19 relief efforts around the globe. Doctrine and Covenants 87:8; emphasis added. 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. During the pandemic, Sunday quorum meetings were canceled for a time. 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. 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." But there is no medication or operation that can fix the many spiritual woes and maladies that we face. Turn to Him for answers and for comfort. Discipline yourself to have time alone and with your loved ones. Then the Lord brought Wendy Watson to my side. If you are married, counsel with your wife as your equal partner in this crucial work. Pandemic or not, each precious child of God needs to know that he or she is not alone! Hear Him!11. My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation. 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. Think back on the past two years. 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. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. With reverence and gratitude, we as His Apostles invite all to knowas we dothat the heavens are open. #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. 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. 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. Seek Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine and Pure Revelation. Commotion in the world will continue to increase. Every minute of that time will bless you and your family in ways nothing else can. But the message of Easter and the promise of resurrection sustained me. Some of you have lost loved ones. 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. 'Hear Him': President Nelson challenges the church to listen to Christ. However, messages from our Heavenly Father are strikingly different. 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. In like manner, what will your seeking open for you? President Nelson invited us to receive personal revelation in our lives. It is no different in our day. He loves you. In the past several weeks, most of us have experienced disruptions in our personal lives. When these temporary COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, please schedule regular time to worship and serve in the temple. Learn: Study quotes on the topic for the week and journaling space to write down your inspiration. 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. 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. So, one day when I was very young, I went to our basement and smashed on the concrete floor every bottle of liquor! With billions of words online and in a marketing-saturated world constantly infiltrated by noisy, nefarious efforts of the adversary, where can we go to hear Him? In 2005, after nearly 60 years of marriage, my dear Dantzel was unexpectedly called home. "I assure you that revelatory guidance can be received by each of us as we humbly labor in the Lord's vineyard. and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happeningor not happeningin our lives. Third: Help gather Israel." 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. 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. 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. Though we may differ in our initial perspectives, the love we feel for each other is constant. Following steps that President Nelson has provided for us and filled with counsel from Latter-day leaders, this guided study book will help you increase your own spiritual capacity to receive revelation. 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. 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. 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. There we learn how to part the veil and communicate more clearly with heaven. The last time we held a priesthood session of general conference was in April 2019. his first general conference as President of the Church, Why the Churchs 2020 #HearHim initiative is an important reminder of the Restoration. By the power of the Father, Jesus rose again and gained the victory over death. Missionaries and members of the Church invited friends to learn from a current Apostle, and they came. We solemnly proclaim that God loves His children in every nation of the world. In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. 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. When I arrived, I could see that Elder Hales had taken a serious turn for the worse. 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. 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. The privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children. Many have found a fresh perspective on lifeeven an eternal perspective. But I am also not naive about the days ahead. 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. 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). 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. I so testify, with my expression of love for each of you, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. In this vision, he learned that following the death of the original Apostles, Christs New Testament Church was lost from the earth. All eight of my great-grandparents were converts to the Church in Europe. The very first word in the Doctrine and Covenants is hearken.12 It means to listen with the intent to obey.13 To hearken means to hear Himto hear what the Savior says and then to heed His counsel. In our meetings, the majority never rules! And, finally, we hear Him as we heed the words of prophets, seers, and revelators. It was a time for Elder Renlund when it seemed as though the heavens were closed. He is the Comforter. As a companion scripture to the Bible, the Book of Mormon testifies that all human beings are sons and daughters of a loving Father in Heaven, that He has a divine plan for our lives, and that His Son, Jesus Christ, speaks today as well as in days of old. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. 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. How I love and honor him! President Nelson as a young boy with family. Whatever our Church calling, we can pray to our Heavenly Father and receive guidance and direction, be warned about dangers and distractions, and be enabled to accomplish things we simply could not do on our own. Three of the original twelve ApostlesPeter, James, and Johnrestored the apostleship and keys of priesthood authority. You could never be isolated, because you have a knowledge of and a relationship with the living Son of God.. We need to carve out time good time, high priority time when we can kneel, if possible, and be vocal. If we will truly receive the Holy Ghost and learn to discern and understand His promptings, we will be guided in matters large and small. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Often when the Lord warns us about the perils of the last days, He counsels thus: Stand ye in holy places, and be not moved.2 These holy places certainly include the Lords temples and meetinghouses. 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). Through the years, great and marvelous things have been heard from dedicated pulpits across the earth. Let us prayerfully plead for relief from this global pandemic.". 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. I so testify in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. You may feel that there is still more you need to do to make your home truly a sanctuary of faith. That is why it felt so good to administer the sacrament in your home. 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 ". We can also hear Him in the temple. Humble yourself before God. Are youwillingto have your will swallowed up in His?, President Nelson linked arms with civil rights, business and government leaders in addressing social unrest, racism, prejudice and bigotry. He invites all of us to come unto Him and His Church, to receive the Holy Ghost, the ordinances of salvation, and to gain enduring joy. Nevertheless, its effects have been validated by scientists as well as men and women of faith. I hope you have found an increased ability to hear Him and receive personal revelation. With deep and tender emotion President Nelson invited members and the world to use the proper name of Jesus Christs Church. Find a quiet place where you can regularly go. President Nelson also offered a specific, practical approach in his recent message. As Jesus told His disciples, Iniquity shall abound before His return (Joseph SmithMatthew 1:30). President Nelsons inspired invitation, which he extended to the women of the Church, to study how they access, apply and are blessed by priesthood power. "President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation," Hear Him! We should be quick to observe and quick to act upon such prophetic and inspired invitations. He will bring thoughts to your mind which the Father and Son want you to receive. How I love her! (In this section, there are also inspirational cardsone to keep and one to give away.). First, President Nelson taught a principle: "Our (Heavenly) Father loves us and yearns for each one of us to choose to return to His holy presence. Satan has marshaled his forces and is raging against the work of the Lord and those of us engaged in it. Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon and Young Men General President Steven J. Lund film a segment for the virtual Youth Music Festival. Two hundred years ago, on a beautiful spring morning in 1820, young Joseph Smith, seeking to know which church to join, went into the woods to pray near his home in upstate New York, USA. 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. He didnt hear a voice or see angels, but it had an impact within his heart that has never left him. Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknessesyes, the very longings of your heart. President Marion G. Romney taught: "Just as prayer is the means by which men address the Lord, so revelation is the means by which God communicates to men. President Nelson's 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. There are few pursuits more important than this. Some have found deeper faith in our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Twice in the early days of the pandemic, President Nelson invited all the world to join in a fast. They teach us about Jesus Christ and His gospel, the magnitude of His Atonement, and our Fathers great plan of happiness and redemption. Russell M. Nelson, "Hear Him," Ensign, May 2020. Let this Easter Sunday be a defining moment in your life. We affirm that under the direction of the Father and the Son, heavenly messengers came to instruct Joseph and reestablish the Church of Jesus Christ. As we approached the end of the interview, what has become the signature closing question of the podcast, was asked. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Ask the Lord to teach you how to open the heavens to bless your life and the lives of those you love and serve. When we convene as a Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, our meeting rooms become rooms of revelation. [3] 1 Kings 19:11-12. Those were some of the key messages shared by President Russell M. Nelson during the 190 th semiannual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Nelson has reminded us: The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. It means that you and your family can be sealed together forever! I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." 1 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. [2] Marion G. Romney, "Prayer and Revelation," Ensign, May 1978. Study it privately and with your family members and friends. He is our Savior, our Exemplar, and our Redeemer. Latter-day Saint artist Minerva Teicherts The First Vision (1934) depicts a key moment of the Restoration. Second: Make covenants with God and keep them. It will be filled with opportunities for each of us to progress, contribute, and take the gospel to every corner of the earth. For a season, my grief was almost immobilizing. Invitations create space for revelation, transformation and miracles. It is He who leads and guides His Church. These practical steps as well as his personal experience are just a part of what makes President Nelsons January Liahona message powerful. Be a defining moment in your life President Bonnie H. 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