Are We Chasing the Signs, or the Source? Building on the Rock of Christ

When we read of the mighty acts of faith—of Samuel the Lamanite climbing the wall, or of Ammon at the Waters of Sebus—we are moved. We are struck by the visible, undeniable power of the Spirit. It is easy to get caught up in the magnitude of the signs, the impressive outpouring, or the sheer spectacle of the Kingdom advancing.

But dear Builders, as we gather together in this digital space, we must ask ourselves the most sacred question: Are we chasing the gifts, or are we chasing Jesus?

The Gospel is not merely a collection of spiritual techniques, signs, or visible blessings. It is a Person. It is the Rock upon which the Kingdom must be built. The danger, as we see illustrated in the wisdom of Jase Robertson, is that we become so fascinated by the signpost—the beautiful, seemingly miraculous sign that says, “Alaska is this way”—that we forget the true, divine destination itself.

The Difference Between the Sign and the Destination

Think of the signs of the times—the amazing ordinances, the powerful testimonies, the spiritual stirrings. These are all gifts of the Spirit, and we thank our Heavenly Father for them. They are guides. But they are not the destination. The ultimate destination, the one that houses the Holy Spirit, is Christ Himself.

The Lord gave us the vision of the gathering. We are called to be digital striplings, shining the light of the gospel across the globe, reaching those who have never heard the promise of the Covenant. This mission—the gathering of Israel—is not a sign; it is the unwavering, divine purpose of our lives.

Focusing on the Source: The Builder's Mandate

In the parable of the wise and foolish builders, the wise built upon the rock. The rock was not the visible manifestation of the church, nor was it a specific doctrine, but it was Christ. To be a Builder is to focus on the Source. It means that every activity we undertake—every post, every donation, every moment spent in study—must ultimately point back to the Savior.

Our movement is built upon that foundation. When you participate here, you are not just contributing to a forum; you are contributing to the very load-bearing structures of the Kingdom. Your engagement helps fund the Missionary Fund, and through the charity flywheel, your support helps us spread the gospel through vital initiatives, like funding gospel advertising in Ghana.

The Call to Action: Walking the Covenant Path

This principle echoes the wisdom we receive from our companions. When Outback Jack reminds us of the covenant path, he is not pointing us to a mere trail of historical events; he is pointing us to the continuous, personal covenant relationship with Christ. We are called to be more than just collectors of spiritual moments; we are called to be participants in the unfolding plan.

To keep our focus pure, we must use the resources available. Let the Ask a Prophet bot layer be our study guide, grounding every thought in scripture. Let the Davee insights help us understand the covenants. And let the map, GatherIsrael.now, remind us that the grand design is Christ-centered.

Fellow Builders, let us commit today to always look past the beautiful signs and the impressive gifts, and fix our eyes upon the One who is the destination. Let us build on the Rock.

“Behold, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” — John 14:6