Answer to Prayers/Guidance
1 Nephi 1:6
What
Lehi prayed and a pillar of fire came
on a rock and he saw and heard much. Because of this he did quake
and tremble exceedingly.
Why
He received an answer to his prayers in
the form of a vision and revelation and it must have been strong and
impressive and also pretty overwhelming.
Pattern
The Lord led the Israelites in a pillar
of fire by night to give them light.
Lehi and Nephi in Jel. R:24 were
encircled about in a pillar of fire.
Joseph Smith Jr. saw a pillar of light
above the brightness of the Son and while he was praying in his room
a light appeared lighter than noon day.
D&C 29:12 When He comes again it
will be in a pillar of fire. Isa. 4:5 and 2 Nephi 14:5 And the Lord
will create upon every dwelling place of Mt. Zion...a cloud by day
and a flaming fire by night [for defense].
Christ
Zech 2:5 the Lord said that He would be
to Jerusalem a wall of fire and the glory in the midst of her.
Exodus 19:18 Went forth in a pillar of
fire
Joseph Smith's vision-
The fire is listed under presence of
God and divine protection.
Isaiah saw the Lord- Isa. 6:15
Apply
This scripture helps us know of the
reality of God. That he speaks to his prophets all through the ages.
That he protects them with is power and light.
Just as He answered Lehi's prayer He
will answer our prayers.
Just as he led the Israelites with a
pillar of fire at night, so He leads us through the darkness in our
lives, we can see His light and feel it in our hearts and follow
the whisperings. The scriptures point to the light. Christ is the
light.
We may tremble as Lehi did or be afraid
[although he may have trembled from the transformation he felt as he
saw the visions].
We may feel overwhelmed at what God
asks but we must have courage and follow his light. His light and
love and power will protect us from evil. He is all powerful.
Conference
10/14 Pres. Utchdorf -Receiving A
Testimony of Light and Truth
“Please consider the magnitude of
this promise:
the Everlasting and Almighty God, the
Creator of this vst universe, will speak to those who approach Him
with a sincere heart and real intent.
He will speak to them in dreams,
visions, thoughts, and feelings.
He will speak in a way that is
unmistakable and that transcends human experience. He will give them
divine direction and answers for their personal lives. ….
God cares about you. He will listen,
and He will answer your personal questions.
Hymns
286-Oh, What Songs of the Heart V. 3
2- The Spirit of God
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