The Companionship of the Holy Ghost

September 17th, 2008
The Companionship of the Holy Ghost
Principle 1: There are many ways that the Holy Ghost influences our lives for good.
1 Nephi 4:6
Lehi went back to Jerusalem to get the plate from Laban. He did not know what he should do to get the plate, but he was led by the spirit. The spirit that he felt was the Holy Ghost. Because of that spirit, he felt confident to go back without any fear. I have been experienced the same feeling many times just like Nephi experienced. The Holy Ghost is real, it leads me and guides me, it really gives me direction to help me overcome difficulty. Sometimes, when I have challenges, I do not know what to do next. However, I know that the Holy Ghost is going to help me, so I do not need to worry too much.

2 Nephi 32:5-8
Heavenly Father sent Jesus Christ to the earth to help us. We learn from the scriptures and all the prophets that the Gospel is true, Jesus is the Christ. I think the most important learning is from the Holy Ghost. Heavenly Father also sent the Holy Ghost to help us better understand the Gospel. Some people may not believe what the scripture or the prophets said, but because of the Holy Ghost, they do believe what they really feel. If they believe what they feel is true, then it will be easier for them to believe what the scripture or prophets said is also true.

Principle 2: Sensitivity and Obedience to the Spirit is One of a Missionary's Greatest Resources.
2 Nephi 33:1
Holy Ghost is important for missionary to share the gospel with the investigators. Missionary do not know everything about the gospel. They cannot teach the investigators everything about it. Missionaries are sent to teach investigators, they are also sent to learn more knowledge of the Gospel. But because of the Holy Ghost, missionary can teach by the spirit. The spirit will help the investigators learn and understand. Like the scripture says, "The Holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts of the children of men."

D&C 43:15-16
I think it is important to invite the spirit when sharing the Gospel with investigators. The spirit can help missionary teach what is more meaningful for the investigators. More important, the investigators can also feel the spirit. It might be hard for them to believe your lesson unless they feel the spirit. The first time when I had discussion with missionary, I did not care about what they said. I did not really want to know and learn about it until I felt the spirit during one of our discussions. The spirit was very strong, I feel that it was true. If we can let the investigators feel the spirit, then they will have the desire to learn.