That They May See
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What does Sister Cordon mean by "let your light so shine"?
- How does Sister Cordon relate her personal experience of feeding the chickens with Elder L. Tom Perry to the gospel principle of shining our light?
- How does Sister Cordon suggest we can be more intentional about helping others see the path to Christ?
- What examples does Sister Cordon give of people who have successfully shone their light to guide others to Christ?
- What promise does Sister Cordon remind us of if we follow the Savior and let our light shine?
Topics
Understanding the Principle of Letting Our Light Shine
Sister Cordon emphasizes the importance of letting our light shine not just to make the world generally brighter, but to focus our light so that others may see the way to Christ. She explains that this is part of gathering Israel on this side of the veil and helping others see the next step forward in making and keeping sacred covenants with God.
Jesus Christ has called upon us to "let your light so shine before this people, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
The Lord’s invitation to let our light so shine is not just about randomly waving a beam of light and making the world generally brighter. It is about focusing our light so others may see the way to Christ.
- What does it mean to let your light shine?
- How can we focus our light so others may see the way to Christ?
- How can you let your light shine more brightly in your daily life?
- Can you think of a time when you were able to guide someone towards Christ by letting your light shine?
Learning from Personal Experiences
Sister Cordon shares a personal experience where she learned the importance of shining her light to help others see the path. She recounts a story of feeding chickens with Elder L. Tom Perry and how she had to adjust her flashlight to help him see the path. This experience taught her the importance of focusing our light to guide others towards Christ.
Bonnie, I need to see the path. I need the light to shine where I am walking.
I was shining my light but not in a way that would help Elder Perry. Now, knowing that he needed my light to safely navigate the path, I focused the flashlight just ahead of his steps and we were able to return home with confidence.
- What did Sister Cordon learn from her experience of feeding chickens with Elder Perry?
- How does this experience relate to the principle of shining our light to guide others towards Christ?
- Have you had a personal experience where you had to adjust your light to help others see the path?
- How can you apply the lesson Sister Cordon learned from her experience in your own life?
Following the Savior's Example
Sister Cordon encourages us to follow the Savior's example of shining light. She uses the story of the woman at the well to illustrate how the Savior met people where they were and gradually led them to increased light. She also shares modern examples of individuals who have followed the Savior's example in witnessing of His light and love.
The woman at the well was a Samaritan who did not know Jesus Christ and was viewed by many as an outcast in her own society. Jesus met her and initiated a conversation. He spoke to her of water. He then led her to increased light as He declared Himself to be the "living water."
Kevin started with something he and his new friend had in common. He then found a way to witness of the Savior’s light and love.
- How did the Savior shine His light in the story of the woman at the well?
- How can we follow the Savior's example of shining light in our own lives?
- How can you follow the Savior's example and meet people where they are in your own life?
- Can you think of a time when you were able to lead someone to increased light by following the Savior's example?
Sharing Our Light with Others
Sister Cordon reminds us that we have enough light to share right now. She encourages us to light the next step to help someone draw nearer to Jesus Christ. She also poses the question of who needs the light we have to find the path they need but cannot see.
You and I have enough light to share right now. We can light the next step to help someone draw nearer to Jesus Christ, and then the next step, and the next.
Ask yourself, "Who needs the light you have to find the path they need but cannot see?"
- What does Sister Cordon mean when she says we have enough light to share right now?
- How can we light the next step to help someone draw nearer to Jesus Christ?
- Who in your life might need the light you have to find their path?
- What steps can you take to share your light with others?
The Importance of Shining Our Light
Sister Cordon emphasizes the importance of shining our light so others may see. She explains that there are many who are only kept from the truth because they do not know where to find it, and we can help by shining our light. She testifies that the Lord will magnify our small efforts and help our light shine.
My dear friends, why is shining our light so important? The Lord has told us that "there are many yet on the earth … who are only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it." We can help. We can intentionally shine our light so others may see. We can extend an invitation. We can walk the journey with those who are taking a step toward the Savior, no matter how halting. We can gather Israel.
I testify the Lord will magnify every small effort. The Holy Ghost will prompt us to know what to say and do. Such attempts may require us to step out of our comfort zone, but we can be assured that the Lord will help our light shine.
- Why is shining our light so important according to Sister Cordon?
- How can the Lord magnify our small efforts to shine our light?
- What can you do to intentionally shine your light so others may see?
- How have you felt the Lord magnify your small efforts to shine your light?
