Hear Him

President Nelson expresses gratitude for technology allowing worship during a time of global disruptions, including earthquakes, fires, floods, and plagues. He highlights that increasing darkness makes the light of Jesus Christ shine brighter and encourages individuals to be a catalyst for others to discover the Restoration of the gospel.

President Nelson shares experiences of meeting with thousands worldwide, witnessing 'the gathering of Israel' firsthand. He emphasizes that we are living in the day prophesied by Nephi, where the Lord's covenant people are armed with righteousness and God's power. He affirms Jesus Christ as Savior and Joseph Smith as the prophet of this last dispensation.

The restored gospel allows families to be sealed forever, grants the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost for guidance and protection, and provides access to God's power through priesthood ordinances and covenants. These truths serve as an anchor during challenging times.

Drawing from the Book of Mormon, President Nelson warns against forgetting God and rejecting prophetic warnings in favor of worldly pursuits. He contrasts the adversary's loud and boastful messages with Heavenly Father's simple, quiet, and plain communication, which cannot be misunderstood.

President Nelson recalls instances where God the Father introduced His Son to mortals with the simple yet profound command, 'Hear Him!' He notes that in these instances, the individuals involved were in a state of fear or desperation, indicating that hearing the Savior is paramount in times of uncertainty.

The word 'hearken' in the Doctrine and Covenants means to listen with intent to obey. Disciples of Jesus Christ must be more intentional in filling their lives with His words and teachings, rather than relying on social media. Scriptures provide truth about Christ's Atonement and God's plan of happiness, offering spiritual survival in tumultuous times.

The temple is a house of learning where the Lord teaches, ordinances reveal the Savior, and communication with heaven is clearer. President Nelson encourages scheduling regular temple worship and, when unavailable, increasing family history work. He also stresses refining the ability to recognize the whisperings of the Holy Ghost, who acts as a messenger and Comforter, testifying of truth.

Listening to prophets, seers, and revelators is another way to hear the Savior. President Nelson promises that intentionally hearing, hearkening, and heeding the Savior's words will bring increased power against temptation, miracles in relationships, and greater joy, even amidst life's turbulence.

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Joseph Smith's First Vision, President Nelson introduces a new proclamation titled 'The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World.' This proclamation is a 'monument of words' etched in hearts, authored by the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

The proclamation reaffirms God's love, the divine birth, life, and atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It details Joseph Smith's First Vision, the loss and restoration of Christ's New Testament Church, and the return of priesthood authority through heavenly messengers. It highlights the Book of Mormon as another testament of Jesus Christ and declares The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the restored New Testament Church. President Nelson invites all to study the proclamation and gain their own witness of its divinity.