I have faith that the Prophet and The Twelve are receiving revelation all of the time to direct the affairs of the Lord's church. They don't need to report it all to us because some of it is not necessary for the whole church to know. However, when they do receive revelation for the entire church (and the world), we can be sure we will receive it. I am profoundly grateful and filled with faith in their counsel.
Ron BarnesJanuary 23, 2024
Our stake president came to our ward to call a new bishop. He arrived with one of his councilors. Getting out of the car, he saw my parents getting out of theirs. He asked his councilor, “What about Brother Barnes?” His councilor agreed. They were sitting on the stand when his other councilor arrived. The same question was asked of him. He looked at my father, then turned to the stake president and said, “He’s glowing.” When the president looked and saw my father surrounded by light, he knew who the Lord had chosen.
ShaunaJanuary 23, 2024
thanks for sharing these fascinating examples of modern day revelation. I have no doubt that our Church leaders are lead by revelation but it's always wonderful to fortify my testimony and to note the way that the Lord works with His servants
Tracy TippettsJanuary 23, 2024
Elder Boyd K. Packer was assigned to call a new Stake President in Blythe, California, a small town of less than 20,000 people next to the Colorado River in Southern California.
Elder Packer was accompanied by Floyd Packard, a newly-called Area Seventy. They went through the customary procedure of interviewing men serving in Bishoprics and the High Council.
Saturday night, after a day of many interviews, Elder Packer felt that none of the men interviewed were to be chosen as the new Stake President.
They retired to their respective rooms for the night, and met the following morning again. During the conversation, Elder Packer mentioned to Elder Packard that he had been given a particular name during the night. Upon hearing this Elder Packard said he had the same experience.
Elder Packer then contacted the Stake President and asked if there was a man with that name living in the Stake?
The Stake President replied yes, and indicated that he was previously serving as a Bishop in one of the wards of the Stake, but was currently serving as a Scoutmaster.
He was called at home, and invited to be interviewed by Elder Packer, and was then called to be the new Stake President.
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MaryannJanuary 23, 2024
I have faith that the Prophet and The Twelve are receiving revelation all of the time to direct the affairs of the Lord's church. They don't need to report it all to us because some of it is not necessary for the whole church to know. However, when they do receive revelation for the entire church (and the world), we can be sure we will receive it. I am profoundly grateful and filled with faith in their counsel.
Ron BarnesJanuary 23, 2024
Our stake president came to our ward to call a new bishop. He arrived with one of his councilors. Getting out of the car, he saw my parents getting out of theirs. He asked his councilor, “What about Brother Barnes?” His councilor agreed. They were sitting on the stand when his other councilor arrived. The same question was asked of him. He looked at my father, then turned to the stake president and said, “He’s glowing.” When the president looked and saw my father surrounded by light, he knew who the Lord had chosen.
ShaunaJanuary 23, 2024
thanks for sharing these fascinating examples of modern day revelation. I have no doubt that our Church leaders are lead by revelation but it's always wonderful to fortify my testimony and to note the way that the Lord works with His servants
Tracy TippettsJanuary 23, 2024
Elder Boyd K. Packer was assigned to call a new Stake President in Blythe, California, a small town of less than 20,000 people next to the Colorado River in Southern California. Elder Packer was accompanied by Floyd Packard, a newly-called Area Seventy. They went through the customary procedure of interviewing men serving in Bishoprics and the High Council. Saturday night, after a day of many interviews, Elder Packer felt that none of the men interviewed were to be chosen as the new Stake President. They retired to their respective rooms for the night, and met the following morning again. During the conversation, Elder Packer mentioned to Elder Packard that he had been given a particular name during the night. Upon hearing this Elder Packard said he had the same experience. Elder Packer then contacted the Stake President and asked if there was a man with that name living in the Stake? The Stake President replied yes, and indicated that he was previously serving as a Bishop in one of the wards of the Stake, but was currently serving as a Scoutmaster. He was called at home, and invited to be interviewed by Elder Packer, and was then called to be the new Stake President.
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