A Key to Revelation

Here is a key to revelation in the Lord’s interaction with the brother of Jared. Notice the request by the brother and then the Lord’s question back:

“Shew thyself unto me. And the Lord said unto him, Believest thou the words which I shall speak? And he answered, Yea, Lord. I know that thou speakest the truth, for thou art a God of truth and canst not lie” (RE Ether 1:12; LDS Ether 3:6-12). 

The Lord was willing to reveal himself to him IF, and only IF, the brother of Jared would believe what he would be taught. Remember Joseph Smith? He asked what church was the Lord’s that he might know which to join. If either servant wasn’t willing to believe and act, the Lord wouldn’t have given more light and truth. The revelation would have been to their condemnation. 

I testify that the Lord does and will answer the prayers of the sincere seeker. Someone who approaches him with a sincere heart, with real intent having faith in Christ alone, that person will receive light and truth if they are willing to believe and act on it.