I know I talk about revelation and getting answers fairly often, but as I read D&C 138 today I thought about the first time I read this section and was struck by the extremely important and profound answer that came from Joseph F. Smith following this pattern for revelation.
He starts out talking about how he was pondering the scriptures and reflecting on the sacrifice and atonement of Jesus Christ to redeem the world.
While pondering and reflecting his mind was drawn back to scriptures he had previously read.
Then he opened the Bible and read those sections in 1 Peter (3:18-20, 4:6).
As he continued to ponder those words the eyes of his understanding were opened.
He then received a vision of Christ's visit to the just dead in the Spirit World for the three days between his crucifixion and resurrection. Pretty important and heavy stuff. And it all came from pondering and opening the scriptures.
Love me some scriptures.
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