Saturday, August 4, 2018

Ninth Article of Faith

9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

We believe in revelation.  Past, present, and future.  We know that God revealed things to prophets of old.  Many of these revelations are contained in the Scriptures.  What many people don't know is that God continues to reveal things to prophets and apostles today.  Not only does He reveal things to His prophets but we as individuals can also receive revelation from God.

Our current Prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, said in his most recent General Conference talk:
"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. The privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children."
"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.
"Imagine the miracle of it! 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. 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."
"Does God really want to speak to you? Yes!" -- Russell M. Nelson, "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives", April 2018 General Conference
The heavens are open.  God speaks to Prophets and apostles.  God speaks to us.  God has revealed things in the past, God reveals things now, and He will continue to reveal things in the future.

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