Moses 1:4

Question

When the Lord spoke with Moses, He called him “my son” and taught him about the Plan of Salvation. How has understanding “who [you] are, why [you] are here, and what the Lord expects from [you]” provided clarity in your own personal decisions?

Scripture

4 And, behold, thou art my son; wherefore look, and I will show thee the workmanship of mine hands; but not all, for my works are without end, and also my words, for they never cease.

Moses 1:4

Quote

Making decisions that can impact our lives and those we love without having the broader vision of their consequences can bring some risks. However, if we project the possible consequences of these decisions into the future, we can see with greater clarity the best path to take in the present.
Understanding who we are, why we are here, and what the Lord expects from us in this life will help give us the broader vision we need.
We can find examples in the scriptures in which having a broader vision gave clarity regarding which path to take.
Moses spoke with the Lord face-to-face, learned about the plan of salvation, and thereby better understood his role as the prophet of the gathering of Israel.
“And God spake unto Moses, saying: Behold, I am the Lord God Almighty. …
“… And I will show thee the workmanship of mine hands. …
“And I have a work for thee, Moses, my son.”
With this understanding, Moses was able to endure many years of tribulation in the desert and lead Israel back to its home.

Elder Carlos A. Godoy