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Thursday, July 16, 2009

The Holy Ghost is a Communicator




The Holy Ghost is a communicator
Such that we need not signs as proof
To enlighten an investigator
For tender feelings come with truth

The Holy Ghost is the key
That comes as a gift to accept
It is a promise to receive
Unto being spiritually adept

The Holy Ghost is what we need
To guide us on our way
That we will not be deceived
But abide the perfect day


Henry B. Eyring,
Gifts of the Spirit for Hard Times,
Ensign, Jun 2007, 18–24

The Holy Ghost Is the Key
The key for each of us will be to accept and hold the gift we have been promised by God. As a member of the true Church of Jesus Christ, you will remember that after you were baptized, authorized servants of God promised you that you could receive the Holy Ghost. Some of you may have felt something happen when that ordinance was performed. Most of you have felt the effects of that promise being fulfilled in your lives. I will tell you how to recognize that gift, how to receive it every day, and how it will bless you in the days ahead.

You have felt the quiet confirmation in your heart and mind that something was true. And you knew that it was inspiration from God. For some of you it may have come as the missionaries taught you before your baptism. It may have come during a talk, lesson, or hymn in church. The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of Truth. You feel peace, hope, and joy when He speaks to your heart and mind that something is true. Almost always I have also felt a sensation of light. Any feeling I may have had of darkness is dispelled, and my desire to do right grows.

The Lord promised that having those experiences would be true for you. He said:

“And now, verily, verily, I say unto thee, put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good—yea, to do justly, to walk humbly, to judge righteously; and this is my Spirit.

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, I will impart unto you of my Spirit, which shall enlighten your mind, which shall fill your soul with joy” (D&C 11:12–13).

The Lord also promised that those who have accepted the gift of the Holy Ghost in their lives would not be deceived. He spoke reassuringly to you and to me, who live in the times when the Church is being made ready for when He comes again. Here is the promise from the Doctrine and Covenants:

“And at that day, when I shall come in my glory, shall the parable be fulfilled which I spake concerning the ten virgins.

“For they that are wise and have received the truth, and have taken the Holy Spirit for their guide, and have not been deceived—verily I say unto you, they shall not be hewn down and cast into the fire, but shall abide the day” (D&C 45:56–57).


from rhymezone
noun: someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
adjective: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
Example: "Adept in handicrafts"

I have to laugh at myself
originally this title was The Holy Ghost is a Testator- which is someone who prepares wills-

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