Below are statements made by President Russell M. Nelson since he was called as prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, January 14, 2018. This post also includes a few quotes from his 2017 talk, "Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives."
Need to come closer to Christ
- It is now time that we each implement extraordinary measures—perhaps measures we have never taken before—to strengthen our personal spiritual foundations. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures.
- We have never needed positive spiritual momentum more than we do now, to counteract the speed with which evil and the darker signs of the times are intensifying.
- These are the latter days. If you and I are to withstand the forthcoming perils and pressures, it is imperative that we each have a firm spiritual foundation built upon the rock of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ.
- There has never been a time in the history of the world when knowledge of our Savior is more personally vital and relevant to every human soul.
How to get the blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ
in our life.
- To do anything well requires effort. Becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ is no exception.
- Immerse yourself in the scriptures to understand better Christ’s mission and ministry.
- Know the doctrine of Christ so that you understand its power for your life.
- Internalize the truth that the Atonement of Jesus Christ applies to you. He took upon Himself your misery, your mistakes, your weakness, and your sins. He paid the compensatory price and provided the power for you to move every mountain you will ever face.
- Ask your Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, for help.
- The temple lies at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple.
- Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son.
- Because when we seek to hear—truly hear—His Son, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance.
- I invite you to read the Book of Mormon between now and the end of the year. As you read, I would encourage you to mark each verse that speaks of or refers to the Savior. Then, be intentional about talking of Christ, rejoicing in Christ, and preaching of Christ with your families and friends. You and they will be drawn closer to the Savior through this process. And changes, even miracles, will begin to happen.
- I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation.
- I asked the young adults of the Church to consecrate a portion of their time each week to study everything Jesus said and did as recorded in the standard works. I invited them to let the scriptural citations about Jesus Christ in the Topical Guide become their personal core curriculum.
- Learn about miracles. Miracles come according to your faith in the Lord.
- Seek and expect miracles. The Lord will bless you with miracles if you believe in Him, “doubting nothing.” Do the spiritual work to seek miracles. Prayerfully ask God to help you exercise that kind of faith.
Blessings that the Atonement of Jesus Christ brings in
our lives.
- Nothing invites the Spirit more than fixing your focus on Jesus Christ.
- Each of God’s children deserves the opportunity to hear and accept the healing, redeeming message of Jesus Christ. No other message is more vital to our happiness—now and forever.
- The more you learn about the Savior, the easier it will be to trust in His mercy, His infinite love, and His strengthening, healing, and redeeming power.
- Faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life. All things are possible to them that believe.
- The pure doctrine of Christ is powerful. It changes the life of everyone who understands it and seeks to implement it in his or her life. The doctrine of Christ helps us find and stay on the covenant path.
- When your spiritual foundation is built solidly upon Jesus Christ, you have no need to fear.
- Few things will accelerate your spiritual momentum more than realizing the Lord is helping you to move a mountain in your life.
- During these perilous times of which the Apostle Paul prophesied, Satan is no longer even trying to hide his attacks on God’s plan. Emboldened evil abounds. Therefore, the only way to survive spiritually is to be determined to let God prevail in our lives, to learn to hear His voice, and to use our energy to help gather Israel.
- Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son.
- Because when we seek to hear—truly hear—His Son, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance.
