2 Nephi 26

Feb. 19

2 Nephi 26

1 "And after Christ shall have risen from the dead he shall show himself unto you, my beloved children, and my beloved brethren; and the words which he shall speak unto you shall be the law which ye shall do." 

A: You will receive it as you are looking for the things that the Lord wants you to do. 

P: Revelation is often followed by a commandment. 

D: Revelation is communication with God. God always has a purpose in our communication. 

• Think of what a difference it would make if you were to come to the Lord with purpose too. 
• You need to do your Book of Mormon reading separate to your personal study. 
• • Even though you learn a lot during your Book of Mormon study, you don't have the same drive than when you're studying something that you're really interested in and needing.

A: Be a leader, have your own goals and plans, confirm them with the Lord and then follow them by the Spirit. Only allow change when prompted by the Spirit. 

P: We must live in such a way that we are not being acted upon by outside sources. 

D: 13 "And that he manifesteth himself unto all those who believe in him, by the power of the Holy Ghost"

24 "He doeth not anything save it be for the benefit of the world; for he loveth the world, even that he layeth down his own life that he may draw all men unto him. Wherefore he commandeth none that they shall not partake of his salvation."

A: Be willing to listen and follow in faith because there is nothing to be afraid of. 

P: All things that he does he does for our good. 

• He should not be afraid of the commandments or assignments that the Lord gives us. We need to remember that these things are not done to condemn us, but t help us and make us happy. 

D: God loves us and wants us to be happy. "Men are that they might have joy."