Revelation

This week we discussed the story of the brother of Jared and the revelation he received from the Lord in behalf of the Jaredites. The Jaredites were preparing to cross the "great waters" and so the brother of Jared asked the Lord how they would steer the barges they had built, how they would breathe in the said airtight barges and how they would be able to have light as they traveled across the water.

The Lord answered each one of these questions differently. From the answers He gives, however, we can learn to recognize the personal revelation that we receive.

In relation to the question on how the Jaredites would breathe as they crossed the water, the Lord gave them a direct answer, giving them the exact directions they would need to bore a hole and stopper in both the top and bottom of the barge. This way, they would always have the air they needed available. Sometimes, the Lord gives us exact answers to our questions.

As for the light, the Lord gives the brother of Jared the option to choose. Agency is another way that the Lord answers our questions. Often, He can see that we are smart and able enough to choose the right way or figure out the right answer. Sometimes, like with brother of Jared, we have to do some extra work in preparing our choice before we get the help we need.

With the last question, the Lord tells the brother of Jared that they don't need to worry about how they will steer the barges. The Lord promises that He will steer them. Our answers from the Lord can be like this as well. This is where our trust in the Lord comes into play.

 If we give the Lord the reins, (or helm, per say) He will guide us where we need to go. We need only to trust in Him and follow His precious guidance. Personal revelation is how the Lord communicates with each and every one of us, His sons and daughters. If we learn to recognize better his answers to our questions, we will come closer to Him.