This is a timely message, not just for those involved in the missionary work of the Church, but for every Church member, especially those in leadership positions. I have had the opportunity to serve in Aaronic Priesthood Quorum presidencies, and have also served in the Ward Sunday School Presidency. And I can attest firsthand to the revelation that comes in those callings when the right questions are asked at the right time.
The Brethren have recently reiterated the importance of revelation in the lives of each member of the Church. That was the subject of the first address given by President Nelson to the entire Church in General Conference last April. The overwhelming sense I get from these messages is that the Lord is very anxious to speak to us about the important decisions in our lives, and that we need to keep ourselves open to those promptings as they come.
Everything we have seen occur during President Nelson's prophetic administration (which will have spanned a full half-year this Saturday) indicates that he knows how to receive revelation, and that the Lord is motivating through inspiration given to his servant those changes that will allow us as Saints to better care for one another, and to be united in the work.
We live in a significant period of time, where we are hearing more about the regular revelation that is coming at Church headquarters than I can ever remember previously occurring. So I fully believe the Church's best and most significant revelations are yet to come, and I am committed to continue to bring coverage of those developments to you all as I become aware of them.
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