And then he’s moving on. I know Jesus is the Christ. He is serious about letting God prevail in his life and in the life of the Lord’s Church, and in the world to prepare for the Second Coming of the Savior. President Harold B. Lee, 11th president of the Church, explained: “[The Lord] knows whom he wants to preside over this church, and he will make no mistake. we watched via satellite so i wasn’t physically there, but i could sense that this was a profound moment for the church. There was no “Oh, maybe I’ll love you in 15 days.” This was like, “I love you. Man, they’re rock solid. It was taped a few weeks ago at the Conference Center where Sister Nelson also participated in another media interview. He’s more compassionate than ever; his knee-jerk response is always benevolence, kindness. So, he was already quite senior in the Quorum. Bottom line is we miss them. Presiding authority to lead the Church remains with the Quorum of the 12 and the senior apostle becomes the new Church President. My prophecy of the next LDS prophets, using average lifespan of most recent apostles as a predictor. And I know the Book of Mormon is real. A more wonderful and miraculous event than was wrought that day in the presence of that congregation we never heard of. Because he has such confidence in their decision making ability. But to the question of what I’ve experienced through all of that travel, I feel like I have friends, that we have friends, all over the world. Now, when the prophet dies, the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (the real president, not the acting one) becomes the new prophet. Brigham Young, as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, held the keys of the priesthood and had the authority necessary to lead the Church. I think about, here’s a man who for 34 years played the organ every Thursday for the Brethren in the temple. Following Tuesday nights announcement of the death of President Thomas S. Monson, questions have already emerged about who will be the next Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But I can tell you that one of the sweetest joys of my life is to hear him pray. And they’re not putting on airs, and they just want to do what the Lord wants them to do. Sidney Rigdon 's church dissolved a few years after its organization, but it was reorganized as The Church of Jesus Christ in 1862, which still exists . The moment he becomes President of the Church, he and everybody else can figure out that’s not going to work. But I’d give them some opportunities to have some experiences about how needed they are and how key they are. Their presidents are elected over 4-year terms, i.e. What I learned through that travel, as well, is sacrifice is so important to really staying converted when I would meet people who had gone through great sacrifice to join the Church. Even more than I knew three years ago, I know that there is a Prophet on the land. But exhort them that they continue to build the House of the Lord which I have commanded them to build in Nauvoo.”, The Lord Chose Brigham Young to Be Joseph Smith’s Successor. The biggest insult is to say, “Oh, you’re just the same.” So he is different. The last Nephite prophet in the Book of Mormon (about A.D. 421). I can tell you that his prayers are more global. The first time the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had to face the issue of succession in the presidency was at the martyrdom of the prophet Joseph Smith. And until I really started to study what the Savior taught the Nephites, and to say “contention is not of me.” And so, literally, if we would be watching a movie, and there would be contention, he needed to turn it off. There I am, I’ve sort of got my whole head set into this is how it’s going to be in 2020. For much more information on this subject, see the Foundations of the Restoration Teacher Manual, 2015, Chapter 23: Succession in the Presidency. Your email address will not be published. After a Mormon prophet's death, the process of choosing the next prophet is known as the Order of Succession. Anything that you glean from that that would help all of us as we go through transitions at different stages in our lives? Here is the testimony of some of our modern prophets on the Lord being in charge of who becomes the next prophet: Though we often refer to the president of the Church as “The Prophet”, it is important to remember that we sustain all the apostles in the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve as prophets, seers, and revelators. John Taylor Prophet from October 10, 1880 to July 25, 1887. Those are all the things I’ve seen. He added chapters 8 and 9 to the book of Mormon . President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, right, and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, stand together at the BYU Jerusalem Center in Jerusalem on Saturday, April 14, 2018. So he’s different. After Sidney Rigdon had spoken and made his case to be “guardian” of the Church, Brigham Young arose and addressed the congregation. We wish them well, but for us conditioned beings to be selecting the next prophet does not always end well. I’ve spoken about this a little bit to say that we love playing Scrabble with each other. They are rock solid. He does so in a revealed, orderly fashion through the line of succession. Everyone fully expects the new prophet to be Russell M. Nelson, the current president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Sister Sheri Dew: Let’s switch direction now here just for a second. I mean, we think about so many things that he has done. Sister Sheri Dew: What do you know today that you didn’t know three years ago? In D&C 107: 23-24, a revelation given to Joseph Smith, the Lord explained that the Quorum of the 12 held the same authority as the First Presidency: “The twelve traveling councilors are called to be the Twelve Apostles, or special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world—thus differing from other officers in the church in the duties of their calling. And there she was, and you know, she’s in our hearts. His Atonement is real. But I’ve really come to see it in the last three years, and that is cheerfully do all that lies within our power, and then stand still. The Lord doesn’t do things by accident. And what really caught me off guard was the immediate connection that I would feel every time to every person I would meet on a trip, an instant connection. SALT LAKE CITY — Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offered some tough love on Sunday during the faith’s 189th Annual General Conference. What is the next thing? Sister Wendy Nelson: He is so gracious. So we missed them. Sister Sheri Dew: OK, in this most recent general conference, President Nelson gave really a classic address, I think it will become a classic: “Let God Prevail.” I’ve heard it quoted a billion times in the last two months. Any counsel you would give to someone going through transition, whether it’s marriage, job, health, so many different things? The 93-year-old former heart surgeon, who is the second-oldest man to assume leadership of the 16-million member church, is now considered a “prophet, seer and revelator” by Mormons. There is exactly 0% room for inspiration in this system. And that is, if I just think of this one little illustration in my own life, which happens every single day. He’s always been honoring, but he’s even more honoring of other people’s agency. And really, I can barely remember that time. Moroni was also the last Book of Mormon prophet and the son of Mormon, the prophet who was the principal compiler of the record and the person from whom the Book of Mormon takes its name. What’s the next thing the Lord needs him to do? I’m different. But he’s not trying to be inventive, just to be inventive. The most senior member of the quorum, Packer was expected to succeed Thomas S. Monson, current Mormon prophet and president of the Church of … Henry B. Eyring Second Counselor in the First Presidency He has not tried to replicate anything that’s been done before. He’s so quick to adapt. He can’t restrain himself. Thank you for this adjustment.”. I just felt like I should take those off the calendar.” So there is a prophet in the land. List of Prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Lord gave His people a testimony that left no room for doubt as to who was the man He had chosen to lead them. Moroni finished compiling the plates of Mormon. You’ve heard me talk about this before. What do you know to be true? President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, wave to attendees during a devotional in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Nov. 19, 2019. And, in fact, he will sometimes say, “I’m better today than I was yesterday.” So imagine, I sometimes say to him what someone else said, and that is, “What do you think we’ll be doing 1,000 years from now,” because I’ve shared a lot with these first 15. Copyright © 2021 Deseret News Publishing Company. And I just watch him be undaunted. He sees those who need healing. (Eric Davis – The Cripplegate) Yesterday, a new prophet of the 16-million-member Mormon church was announced. The senior apostle presides at a meeting of the Quorum of the Twelve to consider two alternative propositions: Should the First Presidency be reorganized at this time? At 96, Russell M. Nelson is used to receiving birthday wishes, but he no doubt is getting many, many more since taking the church’s reins 32 months ago. Prophets receive God’s word by revelation and are then commanded to preach to the people (see Amos 3:7; 1 Nephi 22:2; D&C 1:38; Bible Dictionary, “Prophet,” 754). But he loves learning and teaching about God’s laws, because then they’re so predictable. Next in line right now is President Oaks, who will be the next prophet after President Nelson. What is what the Lord would have him do? A prophet is a man who has been called by God to speak for Him. Oaks is 85. The Scriptures are answer books. The US election is coming forth in 2016. He receives revelations from the Lord. His name is Russell Marion Nelson. when the First Presidency has been reorganized. Inherent in that divine residual is the assured ongoing leadership of the Church” (in Conference Report, Apr. I’m thrilled they are both willing to give us this glimpse into President Nelson’s amazing ministry. https://mormonmissionprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/thomas-s-monson-at-pulpit.jpg, https://mormonmissionprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/latter-day-saint-mission-prep-logo-for-website.jpg. To get to your point: What did I learn through that? I know that these brethren have been called by God and have the priesthood authority necessary to lead the Lord’s Church. This special Church News podcast examines President Nelson’s first three years from the perspective of his wife, Sister Wendy Watson Nelson. I would feel that speaking to a congregation of 50,000 or a little small branch in Yekaterinburg, Russia — the same thing. There had been gloom, and, in some hearts probably, doubt and uncertainty; but now it was plain to all that here was the man upon whom the Lord had bestowed the necessary authority to act in their midst in Joseph’s stead” (“Joseph Smith, the Prophet,” Juvenile Instructor, Oct. 29, 1870, 174–75). How is he different today than when you married him? Again, building on this, and thinking about so many experiences you’ve had and that you’ve personally witnessed with your husband over the last three years: Is there a moment or maybe some certain kinds of moments that you think typify his ministry? And so, of course, it’s easy for him to honor women because he has been with Dantzel who was smart and bright and inspired. What have you observed in that father/daughter relationship, by of course, coming to love his daughters? There’s no pretenses. I know we have a living Prophet. And, of course, we talked to you about your transition because it was on the public stage. Let God’s love prevail. But, bottom-line, a new prophet is called by a logical, straightforward process: seniority. You’re my sister.” That would be with huge congregations. Let God’s laws prevail. There’s only “Oh, wasn’t that great?” He doesn’t even mention it. If I take a question to the scriptures, I can get it answered.” Stick with what you absolutely know to be true and do not look to the right or the left. And there’s no moaning and groaning. I live with a man who is totally, hopelessly, present in the present. That’s what we’re talking about. During the last three years, you’ve been to more than 30 countries, I think it’s in the neighborhood of 35 countries. So to have that list and keep adding to it every day. All LDS are capable of being prophets, should they exercise faith in God and Jesus Christ, to receive revelation through the Holy Spirit. His prayers are different. I’ve learned what Doctrine in Covenants 123:17 says, which has been a favorite of mine forever. Let’s discuss it. And then, there’s an obstacle. “I had loved Joseph with a warmth of affection indescribable for about fourteen years. And he is willing to do whatever he is instructed to do. The Mormon church has adopted a fully automated seniority system for determining the selection of its living prophets. Sister Sheri Dew: OK, your husband has now been President of the Church for three years. Sister Sheri Dew: He’s a bridge builder. The office falls to the longest-serving member of the faith's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, which means Russell M. Nelson is next in line to … I’ve certainly learned that. Amos 3:7. In another revelation, the Lord affirmed that the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles holds the priesthood keys, the same as the Savior’s apostles of old, to direct the Church: “And also with Peter, and James, and John, whom I have sent unto you, by whom I have ordained you and confirmed you to be apostles, and especial witnesses of my name, and bear the keys of your ministry and of the same things which I revealed unto them; Unto whom I have committed the keys of my kingdom, and a dispensation of the gospel for the last times; and for the fulness of times, in the which I will gather together in one all things, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth” (D&C 27: 12-13). Sister Sheri Dew: If it were possible for you to have a heart to heart conversation with every woman in the Church …. Let God’s laws prevail. He will be in line for the LDS President. If we are in the kitchen, we walked down the hall to go to the office, we walked down the hall together. Sister Sheri Dew: OK, you will soon have been married to President Nelson for 15 years. I believe this is how we decide who is PRESIDENT, but only the Lord can call his prophets. All rights reserved. And everything feels like it’s moving. The new president chooses two counselors and the three of them become the new First Presidency. Brigham Young, as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, began leading the Church from the time of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith. I would have to involve inclusion. However, once we come up out of those waters, if we only sprinkle our lives — we weren’t sprinkled to be baptized, we were immersed to be baptized. Your email address will not be published. He does not hold on to “This is how we’ve always done it.” He is not a slave to tradition. Summary: Based on the authority bestowed by God and historical precedence, the senior apostle becomes the next prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when the current prophet dies. These data correlate closely with my research gathered from traveling to twenty nations. So let God’s will prevail. They explore the life and ministry of the Prophet over the past three years. He is undaunted. Sister Wendy Nelson: Number one, stick with what you know to be true. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS/Mormon) is led by a living prophet who is also known as the president of the Church. Dallin H. Oaks, a former Utah Supreme Court justice and an LDS apostle for nearly 34 years, is next in line for the presidency after Nelson. [January 16, 2018], a new prophet of the 16-million-member Mormon church was announced. In January 2021, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates the third anniversary of President Russell M. Nelson serving as the leader of the Church. 2017-2020, that is … Sister Wendy Nelson: Well, he loves building bridges. I would also say, so that they can experience how important they are and valued they are, to look for an opportunity to make a sacrifice of time or energy, and then find a way to give service with that time and energy, because sacrifice and service will absolutely let them feel part of something bigger. What would you want to tell them? Joseph was the founder and president of the Church from its formation (see the revelation from the Lord in D&C section 20). Required fields are marked *, Talks on Missionary Work by Prophets and Apostles. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, … headed by the senior apostle, assumes Church leadership. If Joseph had risen from the dead and again spoken in their hearing, the effect could not have been more startling than it was to many present at that meeting. And let me say for you, what does let God prevail mean for the President of the Church and his wife? it is well with my servants Joseph and Hyrum….Go and say unto my people in Nauvoo, that they shall continue to pursue their daily duties and take care of themselves, and make no movement in Church government to reorganize or alter anything until the return of the remainder of the Quorum of the Twelve. Jesus Christ is my Savior. The current prophet, Thomas S. Monson, will serve as long as he lives. It’s been an adventure, in terms of absolutely how he is different. Whatever rhymes with whatever the Lord needs me to do. I’ll tell you some specifics in a minute. He has never done anything accidentally” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1970, 153; or Improvement Era, Dec. 1970, 127). If after being immersed, we then only sprinkle our lives with a little Scripture here, a little prayer there, a little fasting there, we will only know enough about the gospel to feel guilty and not enough to feel joy. So anything that offends the Spirit —contention. I never wanted to leave them because of this connection. Succession in the Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And it really is true that with God — meaning when you are working with God — nothing is impossible. A prophet is a teacher. And sometimes you start with, “OK, God is my Heavenly Father. And he just doesn’t want to bring the blessings to every nation, kindred, tongue and people. He does not like categories or labels, because he believes that also separates and segregates. What do you see personally about his regard for women. That is because its generally (always!) Let God’s love prevail. If we’re with someone, and they will say, “Oh, President Nelson, thank you for this. Our home is designed by both of us to make sure that the Spirit can be there and full abundance so that hearing Him is always on our mind. And suddenly, there she was just saying “Happy Thanksgiving.” So I feel like we’ve got friends all over the world. There is strengthening power in the Atonement. He will absolutely show you how. George Q. Cannon described how in this moment, Brigham Young appeared and sounded like Joseph Smith in a miraculous manifestation from the Lord: “It was the first sound of his voice [Brigham’s] which the people had heard since he had gone east on his mission, and the effect upon them was most wonderful. Sister Wendy Nelson: I love that question. It would have to be a moment when he is bringing the Savior’s love to somebody. In this Church News podcast, we celebrate this milestone as guest host Sister Sheri Dew interviews President Nelson’s wife, Sister Wendy Nelson.They explore the life and ministry of the Prophet over the past three years. Talk to us about that transition. In the Lord's plan, the senior apostle, the one who has been in the quorum the longest, stands next in line to become president. Throughout the history of the Church. We’re joined not only by Sister Nelson, but by Sister Sheri Dew, the executive vice president of Deseret Management Corporation. So, like I say, our life doesn’t look anything like that. President Nelson was next in line behind President Monson in terms of the number of years he’d been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. And suddenly, in early January, I looked on the calendar again, and everything’s gone, meaning all those trips were gone. And thank you for that. Sister Sheri Dew: So we’ve had the conversation more than once in our lives where we have said — because maybe we’ve gotten hit with something that we’ve had to sort of recover from or think, “Oh, wow, how do I handle that?” — and we’ve both had the conversation occasion where he said, “OK, what do we know for sure is true?” And it’s what you just said: “Well, I know that God is my father. So that’s what happens when he’s with the imams, when he’s with our friends from the NAACP, when he is with whomever — let God’s love prevail. And they form a quorum, equal in authority and power to the three presidents previously mentioned.” (See also D&C 112:14–15, regarding the keys of the Quorum of the Twelve.). Make your list, check it twice, about what you absolutely know to be true. The only problem is that God NEVER did it this way in the entirety of scripture, so we are basically taking their word for it. There is a joy that compels him, because he knows it’s true, because he knows the blessings that the Lord has for these people — the promises, the blessings, the unbelievable things that we can’t even imagine. Thomas S. Monson will probably be the next prophet. We believe that with the Lord in charge, He will not let the wrong person become our Church President. “It was a huge honor to play this great man,” said John Munoa, a Latter-day Saint actor who played the … He doesn’t tell him what the idea is. To increase his ability to receive revelation for the Church; to increase my ability to receive personal revelation for my life. That’s how he is living his life these days. Who that was present on that occasion can ever forget the impression it made upon them! Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. To keep it short and simple, when the current Prophet of the Church dies (as of this writing, President Thomas S. Monson), the senior apostle becomes the next Prophet and President of the LDS Church. I know how to follow instructions.” So meaning, “the Lord told me to do this. LDS, Mormons, next in Line, Boyd K. Packer for a new prophet? President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, talks with children while meeting with a three-generation family in Singapore on Nov. 20, 2019. They’ll feel like they’re making a difference. Reduce and simplify. It’s reaching out to meet with Pope Francis, frankly. Because our experience these days doesn’t look anything like those early days of transitioning. As as every single woman prays, and then takes note of what the Lord is telling her, this is how you can increase the light in your life, or the truth in your life. I am a non-LDS who has a great deal of respect for Mormons as being some of the most astonishingly well read Christians that I have ever had the privilege to discuss theology with. This means it goes automatically to the longest serving leader and that means Mitt Romney can’t be the next prophet. But it’s actually just obedience. And he will say, “Well, we knew there would have to be an obstacle when something that’s good is going to, you know, affect the world and prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Savior.

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