When God answers your prayers with spiritual insight, don't stop there—ask if there is more. Knowledge comes “line upon line,” and the Lord promises “revelation upon revelation” to those who seek it (D&C 42:61). We will receive greater light if we continue asking and listening, with confidence that God has more to teach us.
My Runway
Like a pilot using their assigned runway, we each receive revelation from God within our appointed responsibilities. The Lord taught Oliver Cowdery this principle and instructed him to respect the "runway" of Joseph Smith. We can likewise receive revelation while respecting the revelation received by others within their assigned responsibilities.
“Thou Hast Been Enlightened”
We may receive an answer to a prayer before we realize that we have received an answer to a prayer. God explained to Oliver Cowdery that he had been enlightened many times by the Spirit of Truth. Jesus declared that a group of Lamanites had been baptized by fire without being aware of it. They had experienced the miracle, but they didn't yet have the gospel context to fully grasp its meaning.
Of God / Of the Devil
How do we respond to other people's spiritual experiences? A trusted leader told Joseph Smith that his first vision was "of the devil." In contrast, his father told him his vision of the angel Moroni was "of God." The Spirit can help us avoid defensiveness and recognize truth.
“Hear Him”
On at least three occasions, God the Father introduced His Son and invited a group of people to "hear Him." Various church leaders have made short videos in which they share how they hear the voice of the Savior. Here is a list of those messages.
Pillars and Rays
Joseph Smith saw a pillar of light. Most of the time, we receive revelation in less spectacular ways. Elder Alexander Dushku called these "rays." Many small experiences of receiving personal revelation can combine into a powerful testimony of the gospel.
All Flesh
Nephi, Jeremiah, and Joel all testified that everyone can receive revelation from God. The first section of the Doctrine and Covenants also affirms this principle. President Russell M. Nelson encouraged us to increase our capacity to receive revelation.
My Ongoing Restoration
This week's Come Follow Me lesson invites us to consider how the gospel is being restored in our personal lives. God is restoring His gospel to each of us, and that process requires that we continue to seek and receive personal revelation.
Look and Listen
The people in Bountiful only understood the voice of God when they opened their ears and looked toward the sound. His message to them was to "behold" and "hear" His Son. It takes effort to understand messages from God. We need to look and listen.
Walking in the Light
Isaiah urged us to "walk in the light of the Lord." Elder David A. Bednar explained that revelation often comes gradually, and that we may need to move forward according to our current understanding before we receive additional understanding.