When I taught middle school, I would often give my class instructions for an assignment and then ask if anyone had any questions.
A few kids would always raise their hands and ask clarifying questions so that they could get to work.
But I knew there were a few confused students who just wouldn’t raise their hands.
Maybe they were embarrassed not to know something.
Maybe it wasn’t cool to raise their hands.
Maybe they were nervous about asking me anything.
But they just wouldn’t ask questions.
The Lord reminds us gently:
“And inasmuch as they sought wisdom they might be instructed.” (D&C 1:26)
Do you want to know one reason why I love studying the Doctrine and Covenants?
Because virtually every single revelation in this book came as the result of a question.
The Doctrine and Covenants is NOT filled with random revelations that the Lord gave to Joseph while Joseph was hanging out with his friends.
The Lord gave Joseph revelation after revelation after revelation because Joseph (and others) kept asking questions.
“Asking questions isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a precursor of growth”. – Elder Uchtdorf
What questions do you have in your heart?
We can’t forget that we ask.
And the Doctrine and Covenants is proof that, within our stewardship, the Lord uses our questions as an opportunity to teach and reveal.
What a cool pattern!
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
