Thomas S. Monson = The Modern Day Moses

So Wednesday I was in Shelbyville (where all blog posts get messed up). That morning we were teaching a family about prophets. We watched a video of the Prophet Thomas S. Monson's testimony. You could feel the spirit in the room. I know that God sends the Holy Ghost to us to testify of truth. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet because then Spirit has told me that. I know that every one can come to know he is a prophet just as we all know Moses is a prophet. Let’s compare the two.

Moses was a prophet called to lead the children of Israel to the promise land. Thomas S. Monson is a prophet called to lead the children of God to Eternal Life. Both of these men were called and chosen by God to be His spokesmen on Earth. (See John 15:16). Moses had the priesthood authority from God. Through the priesthood Moses was able to work great miracles such as parting the Red Sea. Thomas S. Monson has this same priesthood authority. He might not be out parting seas or anything but he can still use this authority to perform the miracles that God sees fit for His children to have. Moses taught the people and brought them God's word and commandments. Thomas S. Monson brings us God's word and will for us today. There are more similarities between the two. (To learn more about prophets and the priesthood check out these links: http://mormon.org/faq/#Prophets and http://mormon.org/faq/#Priesthood|question=/faq/purpose-of-priesthood/).

We all came to know Moses was a prophet by reading the Bible, living by the commandments he brought to us, and maybe by even praying and asking if he was God's servant. We can all come to know Thomas S. Monson is a prophet by listening to his words, applying these teachings into our lives and by praying and asking God if he truly is a prophet. I know that God will answer that prayer. God will let you know there is a prophet on the Earth today. To receive that answer we must be willing to follow the prophet and do God's will. So give it a try. Study the teachings of Thomas S. Monson and then ask God if he is a prophet. I know that as you do this you will find great blessings and peace in your life. (Go to new.lds.org and search Thomas S. Monson to read some of his teachings).