The Cosmic Christ & Coming Forth of the Bible

This week I was reading in the Pearl of Great Price, more specifically in the book of Moses. Though there are many perspectives, doctrines, and principles within the chapter, a certain few verses caught my attention. Many focus their attention on where Moses has conversations with the Lord and with the Devil, when he is called Son of God verses man. I love these scriptures and they speak truth to my heart and mind, however, this time around I focused more on the conversation later in the chapter,rather than what Moses is called. When the devil is speaking to him and clearly berating the conversation Moses just had with the Lord,  Moses' response is clear: "I can judge between thee and God" (Moses 1:15). 

Just as Moses, we have (and can have) the power and gift of discernment. We'll be able to judge between what is of God and what is evil. As we come to know and recognize the characteristics of our Father in Heaven, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Spirit, we will be able to recognize their presence and guidance throughout our day to day lives. Though we will still be temped, we also have the follow-up response Moses used, "Get thee hence, Satan; deceive me not" (Moses 1:16). These are statements of truth and testimony, and with their powerful words and the faith to support them, we too can have these gifts of the Spirit to discern and protect. We, too, must "lift [our] eyes unto heaven, being filled with the Holy Ghost" (Moses 1:24). We know, through many experiences and records (see 3 Nephi 17:24), that as we lift our eyes toward heaven seeking guidance, direction, and comfort, it WILL come.

I'd like to close with one of my favorite quotes, because let's be honest, what would my writing be without a quote.

"Through His counsel and our prayers, we can reach into the heavens and personally commune with the infinite. Through faith, heaven itself can be moved in our behalf. Doors will be opened and answers received." --Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin