When the Light is Here: Following Christ Through the Glory

Brothers and sisters, have you ever felt that overwhelming surge of energy? That moment when the Spirit feels so thick, so palpable, that you can almost taste it? It’s the feeling you get when you know, deep in your bones, that something monumental is happening—a turning point, a revelation, a glorious outpouring of the Spirit.

It reminds me of watching the account of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry. The sheer energy! The crowds, waving those palm branches, shouting praise. It was a massive, public display of belief. But what strikes me, as a returned missionary looking back, isn't just the spectacle; it’s the tension underneath it all.

Jesus was moving toward His glory, toward the fulfillment of prophecy, but He was also nervous. He prayed, not for the crowd to stop cheering, but that *God* would be glorified through what was coming. This is such a profound lesson for us as we serve in the field today.

The Weight of the Moment: Following the Light

The crowd was focused on the miracle—Lazarus raised—the spectacle. But Jesus’ message was far deeper than any single miracle. He preached that this life wasn't about fulfilling our desires; it was about service. It was about choosing to follow Him, even when the path was confusing or difficult.

Think about the shift in the narrative. People expected the Messiah to remain forever, a permanent fixture. But Jesus taught them, plainly, that He was passing through a season. He was the light for a little while longer. And that’s where the real challenge lies for us, the Rogue Disciples.

We are constantly reminded that the gospel isn't a permanent, comfortable state of being; it’s a journey of discipleship. We are called to be sons and daughters of light. When the world is loud, when the expectations are high, and when the path seems unclear, we have to remember that light is directional. It requires us to *follow*.

A Bite-Sized Skill for the Internet Missionary

As we all know, being an internet missionary means we don't always have the physical presence of a companion or a district leader right beside us. But we have the Spirit, and we have the tools. When you are studying scripture online, or engaging in a missionary discussion with someone who seems skeptical, remember Jesus’ teaching: “While you have the light, continue on your way so that the darkness will not come upon you.”

What does that look like in practice? It means gently pointing people toward the light—the scriptures, the restored gospel, the Atonement—without getting bogged down in the drama or the politics of the moment. It means being patient, like Philip was, and guiding people to the truth, even when they are confused about what they expect.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of things to teach, remember the principle of the grain: "The wheat remains no more than a single grain unless it has dropped into the ground and dies that it does die then it produces many." Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is plant one small, true seed of light.

Where to Continue the Work

If this message resonated with you, I encourage you to dive deeper into the teachings of Christ. I highly recommend revisiting the Book of John, particularly the passages surrounding the light and the Son of Man. You can find excellent study guides and related insights in LivingBook, especially within the social scripture study layer.

And for those of you who are ready to practice this skill—to walk through the tough questions—I invite you to join a session with **Davee**. He's ready to put you through some AI Investigator drills so you can feel confident when those hard questions come up in a missionary discussion. It’s free, and it’s preparation for the field, whether that field is in a corner of the world or in a comment thread.

Let’s keep sharing the light. Every member can be a disciple anywhere, all the time.