Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ  

Robert D. Hales - Ensign, November, 2004

Beautiful thoughts on Faith in Jesus Christ!

Brothers and sisters, the prophecies of Christ’s first coming were fulfilled, “every whit.” As a result, many throughout the world believe that the Savior did come and did live in the meridian of time. But there are still many prophecies yet to be fulfilled! In this and other conferences, we hear living prophets prophesy and testify of Christ’s Second Coming. They also witness of the signs and wonders all about us, telling us that Christ will surely come again. Are we choosing to believe their words? Or despite their witnesses and warnings, are we waiting for evidence—are we “walking in darkness at noon-day,”¹⁹ refusing to see by the light of modern prophecy, and denying that the Light of the World will return to rule and reign among us?

We cannot find Enos-like faith without our own wrestle before God in prayer. I testify that the reward is worth the effort. Remember the pattern:

1.  Hear the word of God, spoken and written by His servants.

2.  Let that word sink keep into your heart.

3.  Hunger in your soul for righteousness.

4.  Obediently follow gospel laws, ordinances, and covenants

5.  Raise your voice in mighty prayer and supplication, asking in faith to know that Jesus Christ is our Savior.  

 I promise that if you do these things sincerely and unceasingly, the words Christ spoke to His disciples will be fulfilled in your life: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”²⁹

We cannot find Enos-like faith without our own wrestle before God in prayer. I testify that the reward is worth the effort. Remember the pattern: (1) hear the word of God, spoken and written by His servants; (2) let that word sink deep into your heart; (3) hunger in your soul for righteousness; (4) obediently follow gospel laws, ordinances, and covenants; and (5) raise your voice in mighty prayer and supplication, asking in faith to know that Jesus Christ is our Savior. I promise that if you do these things sincerely and unceasingly, the words Christ spoke to His disciples will be fulfilled in your life: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”²⁹