Light

I have been thinking a lot recently about light and knowledge. I have received some new insights and understandings and I am so grateful for this increase of intelligence I have been pondering its source. I think that all light, physical and intellectual, comes from one source. That source is Jesus Christ and His light is in all things.


D&C 88:13
"The light which is in all things, which giveth life to all things, which is the law by which all things are governed, even the power of God who sitteth upon his throne, who is in the bosom of eternity, who is in the midst of all things."

The light that connects us all to each other and to all of God's creations.

D&C 88:11
"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;"

Our knowledge and intelligence is gained through Jesus Christ. As we do the work to learn and grow through experience, Christ will give us the light of new understanding and we will learn line upon line, precept on precept, little by little.

Walk before you run. We are all in a state of imperfection so we should have a goal to be constantly improving ourselves. This can be done through our Lord an Savior Jesus Christ.

D&C 34:2
"The light and the life of the world, a light which shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehendeth it not;"

We have to be open and receptive to receive the understandings of the Lord. His light gives life. Our life is not possible without his light.

D&C 50:24
"That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day."

All good comes from God because he is light and any light that is received is given by God. He wants is to gain understanding and any man or woman open to receiving His light can receive it. Anything that is good originates from God.

D&C 12:9
"Behold, I am the light and the life of the world, that speak these words, therefore give heed with your might, and then you are called. Amen."

He is our guiding light in this life. If we choose to follow Him, He will guide us to return to our Father in Heaven.

D&C 115:5
"Verily I say unto you all: Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations;"

We each have our own light which can be a reflection of His light and which can be used as an example to others. We have the ability to not only follow Jesus Christ but lead others to Him.

THE LIGHT AND LIFE OF THE WORLD