Visions

What can I do to receive the visions that the Lord has promised?

• “every soul [shall see my face and know that I am] who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me, and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my commandments”
• “all the pure in heart [shall see God] that shall come into it… my glory shall rest upon it; Yea, and my presence shall be there, for I will come into it, … inasmuch as my people build a house unto me in the name of the Lord, and do not suffer any unclean thing to come into it”
• “All the faithful may see the vision of the degrees of glory … by the power of the Holy Spirit, which God bestows on those who love him, and purify themselves before him; To whom he grants this privilege of seeing and knowing for themselves”.

Is it not because the Lord rations visions (He gives generously), nor that He reserves them for periods of restoration (visions are intended for all times). The angel didn’t warn Nephi that most people don’t see visions like Lehi. Nor did the angel discourage him when he asked “to behold the things which my father saw.”

How would seeing a vision affect me? How would I see my position after having received it? If I would think myself superior to those around me or an obligate leader (I have trouble with that now), then my reaction is damning: it stops further light. I need to be content to be taught as a humble follower of Christ and not necessarily a leader.