The Joy of Finding: Why Seeking Christ is the Only Search Worth Your Time

There is a kind of search that can consume a person—a search for gold, for status, for belonging. It can take decades of life, of sweat, and of misplaced hope. I was reflecting on a powerful lesson recently that made me think about the difference between chasing a fleeting earthly treasure and chasing the eternal covenant. It reminded me that the greatest search, the one that changes everything, is the search for Christ.

The Difference Between Chasing Wind and Following the Spirit

The story I encountered was about a gold miner who spent forty years searching for a rich deposit. He marked the spot, got rich, and left. When he returned, the forest had burned, and all his markers were gone. He spent four decades running after a quarry that, ultimately, was nothing but smoke and dust. It was a heartbreaking, but profoundly simple, illustration: how easy it is to spend our finite energy chasing things that simply do not exist.

In our modern lives, we are constantly surrounded by things to chase—career milestones, temporary validation, endless entertainment. These are the digital gold mines that promise abundance, but often leave us feeling depleted and empty. They are the wind that never settles.

But then, the story shifts. The true, lasting discovery isn't found in the earth; it's found in the Divine. We heard accounts of people, like a young woman named Sherazad, who, having been persecuted and forced to flee her home, found the light of the gospel online. She was looking for connection and truth, and the Spirit used the very tools of the modern world—the internet—to guide her to the Church.

That, my friends, is the power of being a modern disciple. We are not restricted by geography, or even by the physical presence of a building. The gospel is meant to be found everywhere, and the Holy Ghost is the ultimate guide. Whether you are in a new district, or you are simply scrolling through your phone in a waiting room, the Spirit is there, waiting to guide you to the truth.

Finding the Light in the Digital Age

This video, and the powerful messages it contained, reinforced a core truth that is central to our mission preparation: We must seek Him first.

The work is not about having all the answers; it’s about being guided to the One who holds the answers. When we feel lost, overwhelmed, or simply unsure where to focus our efforts, we must remember the principle of prayer and the promise: *“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and the things which are needful shall be given unto you.”*

This is a vital missionary preparation skill. When you are preparing for missionary discussions, or when you are serving as a companion, the hardest question an investigator might ask isn't about doctrine—it's, “How do I know if this is true?” Your job, and mine, is to guide them back to the source: the Savior. We need to teach them to become internet missionaries—disciples who know how to use every available channel to point people back to the central promise of the gospel.

How to Be a Disciple Anywhere, All the Time

Being a disciple today means being intentional. It means making time for the scriptures and for community. It means moving beyond passive consumption of information and engaging in active study.

• Focus on the Source: Don't let the secular world define what is valuable. Everything we do—from our studies to our service—should be measured against the standards of the covenant path.
• Utilize Your Tools: The Lord has given us incredible tools. I highly recommend diving into the Social Scripture Study layer in LivingBook. Highlighting verses and seeing the related scripture_insight community feed is a powerful way to deepen your personal study and feel the Spirit's guidance.
• Find Your People: If you feel the Spirit moving you toward deeper study, consider joining a Book Club or a Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces. Connecting with fellow disciples helps us stay accountable to the covenant.

We are the Rogue Disciples—those who refuse to let the world distract them from the divine calling. We are the ones who know that the blessing in abundance isn't gold, but the light of the restored gospel.

If you feel the need to strengthen your understanding of how to answer the hard questions of the gospel, I encourage you to utilize Davee. His specialty as an AI Investigator is perfect for walking you through common objections, giving you confidence and clarity for your next missionary discussions.

To continue building our discipleship and keep our hearts fixed on Christ, I recommend taking some time with the teachings of Pearl Jacob, particularly those chapters available in LivingBook. Let's keep learning how to be Christlike in every corner of the earth.