And it Shall be a Sign

by Lynette Robinson

A Sign

In the Bible and the Book of Mormon, many, many references are made to the signs that the Lord gives us in preparation, connection, testifying and comforting His people.  He lets us know what is coming next.  He tells us that his course is one eternal round.(1 Nephi 10) so that we know what happened before is preceded and followed by certain things.  We come to rely on it.

There are signs in the heavens, signs in nature, there are miracles and testifiers.  When the tree is budding, we know that spring is here and summer will soon follow.  When we see a woman, great with child, we know that she will soon give birth.  When we read how the Lord deals with His people, both obedient and iniquitous, we know what comes next.  We also have been counseled on what we need to do in order to not be cut off from the presence of God.

Obedience becomes a delight

We also know that there is a law of heaven called the Law of Reciprocation.  It is a law that states that for every reaction, there is an equal reaction.  When we receive it means that someone had to give.  It can be us that pays or someone can pay for us.

Heavens laws apply to everyone.  You can say that you don't believe in the law of gravity but it doesn't mean that you aren't bound by that law.  The law of reciprocation is in force also.

The Lord gives us a sign and in return, we give Him a sign in response.  What are we telling Him and ourselves by our "signs" (actions, thoughts, words)?  How do we want others to treat us?  We need to treat others the way we want to be treated.  If you want others to acknowledge you and be friendly then you need to acknowledge others and be friendly.  If that is difficult for you, then make it a goal to step out of your comfort zone.  What if the other person doesn't react favorably?  So, what?  You've done what you should.  Your judge is the Lord.  He told us to do unto others as we would have them do unto us.  (Matthew 7:12)
If we are obedient to the Lord, then no matter how another person reacts, we are in the right.  Not that we should be prideful about it.  That would defeat the purpose.

What's your Sign?

What about other signs?  Do we practice what we preach?  Do we truly make an effort to love the unlovable?  Do we care for the needy?  Do we attend worship on the Sabbath and truly worship God, or are we more worried about what others are thinking about us?  Are we truly engaged and grateful for the opportunity to take the Sacrament?

God has given us so many signs.  We give God an equal number of signs whether or not we are even aware or intentional. May we begin to sent committed, purposeful signs.


Let's begin with the Sabbath and make it a delight.  Be the light!  Be the example!