When Moses saw the burning bush, "he turned aside," and God spoke with him. We can turn aside by eliminating distractions and by letting go of inappropriate behaviors and thought patterns. As we turn aside from the things of the world, we are able to give our full attention to sacred experiences.
Seeing Afar Off
God wanted Enoch to expand his people's perspective. "Their eyes cannot see afar off," He observed. We can expand our perspective by studying the gospel, repenting, and developing Christlike attributes.
“Calm as a Summer’s Morning”
Paul, Moroni, and Joseph Smith faced death with serenity, hope, and confidence in Christ. Their examples invite us to see the Final Judgment as a joyful and triumphant reunion with God, not as an event to be feared.
Fire, Snow, Sun, and Great Waters
Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery described the Savior using biblical imagery: eyes like fire, hair like the snow, a countenance like the sun, and a voice like great waters. These metaphors remind us that the Savior knows us perfectly, that He is pure and holy, that He radiates light, and that He speaks with power.
Blessed by God’s Mercy
In the Kirtland Temple dedicatory prayer, Joseph Smith repeatedly pled for mercy. A week later, the Savior promised to manifest Himself in mercy in His house. We find mercy in the temple through covenants which bind us to God, sealing ordinances which unite us with our families, and a deeper appreciation for our Father's plan.
Accepted of the Lord
God loves all of His children perfectly. We please Him when we are humble, when we repent, and when we make every sacrifice He asks of us. In that way, we prepare for the ultimate manifestation of His acceptance—to be welcomed into His presence.
Receiving Gifts from God
Elder Patrick Kearon taught that receiving a gift is more than accepting it. It includes valuing it, putting it to use, and strengthening our relationship with the giver. Jesus was a good receiver of gifts from the Father, and we can follow His example, receiving grace for grace until we receive a fulness.
Seeing the Face of God
The first verse of Doctrine and Covenants 93 lays out a simple formula: Those who follow Christ will come to know Him. He promises that we will "see [His] face and know that [He is]," which implies far more than being in His presence. It means that we will understand and recognize Him.
Beautiful Garments
Isaiah expressed the joy he wanted his people to feel by encouraging them to "put on [their] beautiful garments." The phrase appears several times in the Book of Mormon and in Doctrine and Covenants 82. God wants us to celebrate our bright futuree. Temple worship and covenants can help us prepare for the Savior's return.
The Stone Cut Out Without Hands
Nebuchadnezzar saw a stone cut from a mountain without hands that grew until it filled the earth. In modern revelation, the Lord identified that stone as the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Book of Mormon authors labored over that stone, writing to “the ends of the earth,” although their efforts seemed small at the time.