Spiritual Light

I have used this metaphor in the past, mostly when growing up. Everyone is given the Light of Christ, "that he may know good from evil" (Moroni 7:16). Nobody is excluded from this gift. Yet, it is only through the "power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things" (Moroni 10:5).

I like to think of this as a completely dark place: image a forest, late night, cloudy and no light coming from the moon or stars. Now, try to find your way home. This is life. We are going to stumble, we are going to fall, scrap our knees and at times, it will feel like we are not getting anywhere. There may be times when we give up.

However, while we walk that dark path - even off the path at times - the Light of Christ shows us the way. Just for a brief second. Maybe the clouds part and the moonlight comes thru. Maybe it is a beacon, lighthouse, far off in the distance, that gives us a glimpse of our surroundings. Maybe a lightning bolt. Something lights up around us to show us the way. Everyone has that blessing.

Now, the "Holy Ghost shall be thy constant companion" (D&C 121:46). He will be that flashlight in our dark journey. And while we will sometimes choose to turn off our flashlight and travel in the dark, those with this gift can repent and have use of the flashlight again, making our journey back home easier. I bless that we all remember that companion and listen closely for him.