His Mysteries

1 Nephi 2:1

  

16 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, being exceedingly young, nevertheless being large in stature, and also having great desires to know of the mysteries of God, wherefore, I did cry unto the Lord; and behold he did visit me, and did soften my heart that I did believe all the words which had been spoken by my father; wherefore, I did not rebel against him like unto my brothers.

  

As I read about Nephi's great desires to know the mysteries of God, I also understood this desire, as I strongly desire to know God's mysteries, as well. 

  

I started to ponder why I want to know His mysteries?

  

It is because I love Him, and I want to be a successful servant unto Him.

  

Whenever we want to be successful in a hobby, a job, Or if we generally have an interest in anything, we will spend time trying to perfect our knowledge, or abilities, within the realm of our interest, or come to know more about it.

  

For myself, the ways that I show Him that I love Him, are by being interested in Him. I want to try His works, and get to know whom that He is, by reading the scriptures. 

  

In the guide to the scriptures it states that: mysteries of God come by revelation. This reminds me that no matter how much knowledge that I try to gain about my SAVIOR , if I am not being obedient, and am not worthy of the Holy Ghost, then my efforts to learn about Him will profit me nothing, because it is the Holy Ghost whom provides the revelation or the mysteries of God. 

  

I hope and strive daily to be worthy of His spirit. Often, if I haven't felt the constant urge to love, be more patient,kind, humble, meek, etc. Then I pray and ask if I do still have His spirit with me? I request for Him to  allow me to feel it's influence. I love how having the spirit feels, and I know that the mysteries are given by striving to keep the spirit with us. 

  

Galatians 5:22-23

 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

  

 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

  

I say this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.