Messages from God



 What I have learned from the Doctrine and Covenants (so far) this year:


“The Book of Mormon is the ‘keystone’ of our religion, and the Doctrine and Covenants is the capstone, with continuing latter-day revelation.  The Lord has placed His stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone.” - President Benson, April 1987


“Virtually every page of both the Doctrine and Covenants and the Book of Mormon teaches about the Master - His great love for His children and His atoning sacrifice - and teaches us how to live so that we can return to Him and our Heavenly Father.” - President Benson, October 1986


  • The majority of the words in the D&C are coming straight from God!


  • MESSAGES FROM GOD:


  • God LOVES us and is in our midst!

    • “...I myself will go with them and be in their midst; and I am their advocate with the Father, and nothing shall prevail against them.” (32:3)

    • “Behold, I will go before you and be your rearward; and I will be in your midst, and you shall not be confounded.” (49:27)

    • “And now, verily I say unto you, and what I say unto one I say unto all, be of good cheer, little children; for I am in your midst, and I have not forsaken you;” (61:36)

    • “And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face.  I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.” (84:88)


  • God is LIGHT!

    • “I am the light which shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not.” (6:21)

    • “And that which doth not edify is not of God, and is darkness.” (50:23)

    • “The Spirit giveth light to every man that cometh into the world; and the Spirit enlighteneth every man through the world, that hearkeneth to the voice of the Spirit.” (84:46)

    • “And the light which shineth, which giveth you light, is through him who enlighteneth your eyes, which is the same light that quickeneth your understandings;” (88:11)

    • “...I am the true light that is in you, and that you are in me; otherwise ye could not abound.” (88:50)


  • God wants us to HEARKEN! (To Listen and Obey).


  • Revelation is REAL!


  • What He says unto ONE He says unto ALL.

  • God knows our names, each of us, individually.


  • God DELIGHTS in blessing us and forgiving us!


  • Recipe for SERVING GOD:

    • “...serve God with all of your heart, might, mind, and strength.” (4:2)

    • “Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work;” (4:3)

    • “...if you desire, you shall be the means of doing much good in this generation.” (11:8)

    • “Behold, this is your work, to keep my commandments,yea, with all your might, mind and strength.” (11:20)

    • “Seek not to declare my word, but first seek to obtain my word.” (11:21)

    • “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work;  And out of small things proceedeth that which is great.  Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind; and the willing and obedient shall eat the good of the land of Zion in these last days.” (64:33-34)

    • “Wherefore, be faithful; stand in the office which I have appointed unto you; succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees.” (81:5)

    • “For of him unto much is given much is required; and he who sins against the greater light shall receive the greater condemnation.” (82:3)

    • “I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise.” (82:10)


  • To God, some things mattereth not...and other things do.  People matter!


  • Recipe for Overcoming FEAR:

    • “Therefore, fear not, little flock; for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail.” (6:34)

    • “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.” (6:36)

    • “Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.” (19:23)

    • “...if ye are prepared ye shall not fear.” (38:30)


  • God can make us HOLY.  It’s not just about building and entering a HOLY place (a temple), it’s about becoming HOLY!


  • Recipe for becoming HOLY:

    • “And again, I will give unto you a pattern in all things, that ye may not be deceived;” (52:14)

    • “Remember faith, virtue, knowledge,temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence.”  (D&C 4:6)

    • “Seek not for riches but for wisdom...he that hath eternal life is rich.” (6:7)

    • “...lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.” (25:10)

    • “Wherefore, lift up thy heart and rejoice, and cleave unto the covenants which thou hast made.” (25:13)

    • “Keep my commandments continually, and a crown of righteousness thou shalt receive.” (25:15)

    • “And let every man esteem his brother as himself, and practice virtue and holiness before me.” (38:24)

    • “I say unto you, be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine.” (38:27)

    • “Treasure these things up in your hearts, and let the solemnities of eternity rest upon your minds.” (43:34)

    • “And ye must give thanks unto God in the Spirit for whatsoever blessing ye are blessed with.” (46:32)

    • “And ye must practice virtue and holiness before me continually.” (46:33)

    • “For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things...men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;” (58:26-27)

    • “Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things.” (59:7)

    • “And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day.  For verily this is a day appointed unto you to rest from your labors, and to pay thy devotions unto the Most High;” (59:9-10)

    • “And in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.” (59:21)

    • “For I am able to make you holy, and your sins are forgiven you.” (60:7)

    • “I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.” (64:10)

    • “For intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence; wisdom receiveth  wisdom; truth embraced truth; virtue loveth virtue; light cleaveth unto light; mercy hath compassion on mercy and claimeth her own; justice continueth its course and claimeth its own; judgment goeth before the face of him who sitteth upon the throne and governeth and executeth all things.” (88:40)

    • “...assemble yourselves together, and organize yourselves, and prepare yourselves, and sanctify yourselves; yea, purify your hearts, and cleanse your hands and your feet before me, that I may make you clean;” (88:74)

    • “And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.  Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God;” (88:118-119)

    • “Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good.” (90:24)

    • “He that keepeth his commandments receiveth truth and light, until he is glorified in truth and knoweth all things.” (93:28)

    • “Your family must needs repent and forsake some things…” (93:48)

    • “And behold, it must be done according to the pattern which I have given unto you.” (94:2)

    • “Now here is wisdom, and the mind of the Lord - let the house be built, not after the manner of the world, for I give not unto you that ye shall live after the manner of the world;” (95:13)

    • “For a place of thanksgiving for all saints, and for a place of instruction for all those who are called to the work of the ministry in all their several callings and offices;” (97:13)

    • “And inasmuch as my people build a house unto me in the name of the Lord, and do not suffer any unclean thing to come into it, that it be not defiled, my glory shall rest upon it;” (97:14)

    • “For this is Zion - THE PURE IN HEART;” (97:21)

    • “Therefore, strengthen your brethren in all your conversation, in all your prayers, in all your exhortations, and in all your doings.” (108:7)

    • “Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing, and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God;” (109:8)

    • “Therefore, be ye as wise as serpents and yet without sin; and I will order all things for your good, as fast as ye are able to receive them.  Amen.” (111:11)

    • “I know thy heart, and have heard thy prayers concerning thy brethren.  Be not partial towards them in love above many others, but let thy love be for them as for thyself; and let thy love abound unto all men, and unto all who love my name.” (112:11)

    • “Let them repent of all their sins, and of all their covetous desires, before me, saith the Lord; for what is property unto me? Saith the Lord.” (117:4)

    • “...that you [why] should [you] covet that which is but the drop, and neglect the more weighty matters?” (117:8)

    • “...let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God;” (121:45)


  • We grow grace by grace, line upon line, precept upon precept.

    • “For he will give unto the faithful line upon line, precept upon precept;” (98:12)


  • Recipe for CONQUERING SATAN:

    • “Pray always, that you may come off conqueror;” (10:5)

    • “Pray always, lest you enter into temptation and lose your reward.” (25:31)

    • “Pray always that you enter not into temptation.” (61:39)

    • “...pray always lest that wicked one have power in you…” (93:49)

  • Section 89 (The Word of Wisdom) is not just about being healthy, it’s about being HOLY.  It’s not a health code, but a HOLINESS code.


  • We need to plant ourselves wherever we are, no matter how long we will be there.  We can do good wherever we are!


  • The early saints sacrificed SO much!  They had amazing faith!  What am I doing in my life to honor their tremendous sacrifices?  We cannot let their sacrifices be in vain.

    • “I remember my servant Oliver Granger; behold, verily I say unto him that his name shall be had in sacred remembrance from generation to generation, forever and ever, saith the Lord...and when he falls he shall rise again, for his sacrifice shall be more sacred unto me than his increase, saith the Lord.” (117:13)


  • Recipe for REVELATION:

    • “...put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good...this is my Spirit.” (11:12)

    • “Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” (4:7)

    • “Verily, verily, I say unto you, if you desire a further witness, cast your mind upon the night that you cried unto me in your heart, that you might know concerning the truth of these things.  Did I not speak peace to your mind concerning the matter?  What greater witness can you have than from God?”  (D&C 6:22-23)

    • “Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart...this is the spirit of revelation.”  (8:2-3)

    • “...study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right. But if it be not right you shall have no such feelings, but you shall have a stupor of thought that shall cause you to forget the thing which is wrong;” (9:8-9)

    • “Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me; ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” (88:63)


  • Help in TRIALS and HARDSHIPS:

    • “Ye cannot behold with your natural eyes, for the present time, the design of you God concerning those things which shall come hereafter...for after much tribulation come the blessings.” (58:3-4)

    • “And ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer, for I will lead you along.” (78:18)

    • “...all things wherewith you have been afflicted shall work together for your good.” (98:3)

    • “Therefore, they must needs be chastened and tried, even as Abraham, who was commanded to offer up his only son.  For all those who will not endure chastening, but deny me, cannot be sanctified.” (101:5)

    • “My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high;” (121:7-8)

    • “...that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good;  The Son of Man hath descended below them all.  Art thou greater than he?” (122:7-8)

    • “...hold on thy way…” (122:9)


  • Rely on the Lord.  Trust Him!  He knows the beginning from the end!  We have a myopic view (to use President Nelson’s words)!


  • We have our agency...even to the end!

    • “...they shall return again to their own place, to enjoy that which they are willing to receive...For what doth it profit a man if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he receive not the gift?” (88:32-33)


  • The worth of souls is great in the sight of God!

    • “Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God.  For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of ALL men, that ALL men might repent and come unto him.” (18:10-11)


  • Faith precedes the miracle!

    • “...stop, and stand still until I command thee, and I will provide means whereby thou  mayest accomplish the thing which I have commanded thee.” (D&C 5:34)

    • “Remember that without faith you can do nothing;” (8:10)

    • “For I am God, and mine arm is not shortened; and I will show miracles, signs, and wonders, unto all those who believe on my name.” (35:8)


  • Positivity amidst the hardships!

    • “Go forward and not backward.  Courage, brethren; and on, on to the victory!  Let your hearts rejoice, and be exceedingly glad.” (D&C 128:22)

    • “...let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power.” (123:17)

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