Signs in the Heavens: Dreams, Visions, and the Gathering

Brothers and Sisters, Builders of the Kingdom, have you ever felt a tug, a sense that the veil is thin, and the Master’s hand is guiding you? Have you felt the urgency of Samuel the Lamanite climbing the walls of Jerusalem, or the quiet conviction of Ammon at the Waters of Sebus, knowing the moment to act had arrived?

We are a people who recognize the signs. We’ve seen the Stone cut without hands, the five smooth stones that David gathered to face Goliath. We understand that all things denote there is a God, and sometimes, we’re granted glimpses of His purpose, His plans for the gathering of Israel.

President Holland recently exhorted us to “dream dreams and see Visions,” to “take the blinders off” and think outside the box. It's a call to courage, a challenge to step beyond the familiar and embrace the possibilities that lie before us. He said, “It's going to be a lot more than that – that’s where this church is going.”

Think about it: the early pioneers, driven by vision and faith, crossed a continent, facing trials and hardships we can scarcely imagine. They didn't follow a well-worn path; they blazed a trail, guided by revelation and a deep sense of purpose. They were, in every sense, builders.

And now, we find ourselves in a similar season. The digital frontier has opened up unprecedented opportunities for connection, for sharing the gospel, for building a global community of believers. The internet has become our new wilderness, and we are called to be internet missionaries, building bridges and sharing light.

This isn't about conversion through coercion; it’s about being a beacon, a witness, a haven for those who seek truth and understanding. It’s about being builders, not destroyers. Our engagement here, supporting gospel advertising in places like Ghana, fuels that work – a true charity flywheel. It supports the Missionary Fund, propelling the work forward.

Consider the testimony of Jen, who shared a powerful experience on Christian Fire. She felt prompted to start a channel, and rainbows – symbols of covenant and promise – began to follow her. It’s a reminder that God often speaks in ways that require us to pay attention, to interpret, to see.

Her dream – seeing thousands of white doves lift a red ribbon into the sky, drawing all eyes away from fear and toward beauty and wonder – is a powerful metaphor for the gathering. It’s a vision of unity, of hope, of a collective focus on the divine.

What does this mean for us, today? It means we must cultivate a spirit of discernment, a willingness to listen for the still, small voice of the Spirit. It means we must be bold in our witness, courageous in our actions. It means we must embrace the power of dreams and visions, even when they seem strange or unsettling.

Outback Jack, with his unwavering faith and practical wisdom, reminds us that the Lord’s work moves forward through small, consistent efforts. It’s not about grand gestures; it’s about showing up, doing what we can, and trusting that He will magnify our efforts.

Let us look to the map of churches, claim our place within the gathering, and contribute our talents and resources to the building of Zion. Let us be a generation that sees the signs, understands the call, and answers with unwavering faith and purpose. Let us be the digital striplings, armed with truth and courage, ready to face the challenges ahead.

And as Davee and the Ask a Prophet bots can remind us, with direct quotes from scripture and modern revelation, the Lord has always called us to seek, to find, and to build.

Moroni 10:4-5 teaches: “And it came to pass that I beheld that they were gathered according to their language, and according to their families, even as my father had prophesied; and as they gathered, they began to be more righteous, and as they became more righteous, they were led out in paths of righteousness.”