Seeing the Light: What It Means to See the Potential in Others

There are moments, right? Moments when you look at someone—an investigator, a new ward member, even a companion you’ve known for years—and you just *see* it. You see the wild horses, the open ocean, the light that is brighter than this world has ever seen.

It’s a feeling that hits you deep in the spirit, the kind of recognition that makes your heart ache a little bit because you know how much potential is waiting to be unlocked. It reminds me so much of what I heard recently, listening to Phillip Larue sing, “When I See You.”

When I was in my first mission, I remember feeling that way about a young man. He was polite, he was earnest, but he was guarded. He had so much light inside him, but he was treating it like it was fragile glass. I was scared, honestly, because I knew what it meant to see that light—it meant caring deeply, it meant being vulnerable, and it meant being willing to do *anything* for that person's eternal progression.

It makes me think about the core of the work. We are called to be witnesses, yes, but more than that, we are called to be *seers*. We are called to see the Savior in the person standing before us, and we are called to help them see it too. That’s the heart of missionary preparation, isn't it? It’s not just about knowing the answers; it’s about having the spiritual vision to ask the right questions and to feel the Spirit when the answer finally breaks through.

The beautiful thing about being a disciple, whether you’re in the MTC, serving in the field, or right here at home, is that this gift of seeing is available to us. We can practice it. We can hone it.

Being Christlike in Your Witnessing

If we want to be more like Christ—if we want to be more like disciples who can truly help others see their own light—we have to focus on the vulnerability and the belief. The song talks about the fear of holding something so precious, something that feels like glass. That vulnerability? That’s where the Spirit moves most powerfully.

If you are feeling that pull, that desire to see the light in someone, I encourage you to take that feeling and channel it into your study. Don't let it just be a feeling; let it become preparation. Use your Book Club time to discuss how the scriptures teach us to see beyond the surface. If you’re struggling with how to approach a difficult conversation, remember that Davee is here for that. He’s trained in the AI Investigator role, and walking through those tough questions with him can build the confidence you need for your next missionary discussions.

Remember, every member can be an Internet missionary. We don't need to be physically present to do the work; we just need to be spiritually present. Let’s keep cultivating that vision.

If this resonated with you, I invite you to join a Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces this week. Let’s dive into what it means to keep our eyes open for the Spirit together. If you’re feeling the call to deepen your knowledge, check out the latest Iron Rod recommendation in LivingBook. Let's keep gathering Israel, one illuminated heart at a time.