In Section 18 of the Doctrine and Covenants the Lord talks to Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and David Whitmer. Wow does He tell them some amazing things.
Imagine having a conversation with the Lord about the wickedness the world is deriving up. Imagine Him telling you exactly what needs to be done to save yourself and others around you from succuming to the wickedness.
How wonderful would it be to hear straight from the Lord that the WORTH OF EVERY SOUL IS GREAT(D&C 18:10). That YOUR sould is great.
Wouldn't it be amazing for the Lord to tell you specifically that the way to everlasting JOY and happiness is through repentance and helping others to see that repentance is a gift, a good thing, and blessing for us to be able to recieve the greatest joy.
For the Lord to converse with you and remind you that without faith, hope and charity, you can do nothing(D&C 18:19). To help remind yourself what is important and what source to drive your strength from.
How wonderful it would be to have the Lord speak directly to you and map out so specifically HIS ways as well as His plan for you....
After reading sections 14-18 I was getting a bit envious of the personal revalations the Lord was giving Joseph, Oliver, David, Martin, Peter, John...And then I remembered how many times in my life that I have recieved personal revalation from the Lord. How many prayers have been answered, how many whisperings from the spirit gave me the direction and guidance I needed.
The Lord, through all generations of time, has offered revalation through prophets and apostles, and even to individuals, like myself. I'm grateful to read the powerful revelations from the Lord to His servants. Not only does it give me a greater testimony of the truthfulness of the Gospel but it also strengthens my faith, hope, and charity for which I KNOW I can do many things.
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