Russell Nelson

Grateful for modern communication, allows us to use rapid exchange of information. Wireless phones for communicating quickly. Opportunity to access information directly from heaven, without cost. Ask and it shall be given you... etc.

Provide personal revelation is extended to all. It sounds too good to be true, but it is true. We must be always ready to receive. Keep pencil and paper to capture impressions.

Have firm faith, deep desire, sincere heart, real intent. You really intend to follow divine direction. Study matter diligently. "study it out in your mind, then ask if it will be right." D&C chapter 6. Part of being prepared is to know and obey teachings of lord. 10 commandments. Some revelations given for unique circumstances. God's pattern of teaching through prophets means he will bless prophets and those who heed prophetic counsel.

Paul: natural man receives not things of spirit. Spiritually discerned. Change from natural man to devoted disciple is huge. Natural man is an enemy to god, unless we yeild to spirit. Become a saint thru atonement, become as a child, submissive.

Story about change in a man. Father was not a member, son was in the Stake Presidency. Nelson praised him for having a son. The day will come you will want this son sealed to you: when that day comes, I will perform that sealing. 6 weeks ago, he saw father again. When his hearing began to fail, his body was changing, time was limited, lost his hearing. He became converted. (ie, conversion comes through big changes in life. Is this using fear tactics to convert? I can't tell)

After such a conversion, there can be more spiritual refinement. Discern means to sift, separate or distinguish. It is a supernal gift, allows you to see things not visible. Bishops have it. Sisters may view trends in the world, and see those that are shallow and dangerous. It is the right of those holding positions to obtain the word of god to carry out god's purposes. None of callings are for gain, but are given to fulfill purposes of HF. We seek to carry out will of god.

To receive revelation: develop faith, hope, charity, love, eye single to god's glory, godliness, diligence. Ask and you will receive, knock and it wil be opened. Revelation is always compatiple and doesn't contradict his doctrine. Lord is merciful unto those that FEAR HIM, honor those who serve me. Great shall be their reward. I will reveal to them all mysteries.

Revelation need not come all at once. I will give line upon line, precept on precept. They shall learn wisdom, unto him that receiveth, I will give more. Prophets describe that veil is taken from their minds, eyes of my understanding were open, spirit rest upon me.

Every member merits personal revelation. God lives, Jesus is living Christ. This is his living church, we are blessed today because Monson is living prophet. Harken and heed his prophetic counsel (how do we tell when he is talking as a man, and when it is prophetic? I dunno).