Jacob 4: 6—“Wherefore, we search the prophets, and we have many
revelations and the spirit of prophecy…”
Prophet: a person who speaks for God,
or by divine inspiration. I believe in Prophets of God. In other words, I
believe in a loving Heavenly Father who is willing to speak to us through his
chosen servants. We frequently refer to the living prophet of God as the Lord’s
mouthpiece. Today, we are blessed to have the loving guidance of our dear
prophet and current president of the Church, Thomas S. Monson.
President Monson receives revelation
directly from the Lord for the benefit of us. Us! It seems as if there’s this
odd misconception that the one I see as a literal servant of the Lord, is
considered someone who is lying to us. Those of us who have humbly followed the
counsel of holy prophets of God can boldly join me in proclaiming that is far
from the truth. Prophets have been called of God to lead us. To protect us. To
bring us come closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. To help us have
happiness in greater abundance.
Chapter 4 in the book of Jacob
shares key principles in our attitude towards following the prophet. Receiving
the words of the prophets with thankful hearts can help us recognize the
blessings bestowed in our lives, and will raise us to a higher plane of living
allowing us to receive a fullness of blessings prepared for us. Obedience is
the key to happiness in this life. Prophets are the key to learning obedience.
I’m grateful for the continuation
of the Lord’s generous pattern in calling prophets. Our prophet speaks to us
frequently. Most recently he’s encouraged us to sincerely show Christ-like love
in our interactions with others in a message called titled As I Have Loved You. What a holy privilege we have in listening and
heeding the words of the Prophet. I know that as we do so, it can bring power
and hope into our daily lives.
“The words of the prophets are like manna to
our souls.”—Carl F. McConkie
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