One of the things I have learned in my life is that some of the greatest sources of security, and some of the most reliable sources of unassailable truth, are prophets of God. Considering the fact that I have served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 1984, I am sure this statement does not come as a surprise. But I learned this truth long before my call to the Twelve.

During my life, I have learned that prophets see ahead. They see the harrowing dangers the adversary has placed, or will yet place, in our path. Prophets also foresee the grand possibilities awaiting those who listen to prophet counsel with the intent to obey.

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Heeding the words of prophets is one of our greatest sources of security in today’s complex world. You may not always understand the reason for every declaration of a living prophet. But when you know a prophet is a prophet, you can approach the Lord in humility and faith and ask for your own witness about whatever His prophet has proclaimed.