Why do some people have great spiritual experiences while others do not? What can we do to ensure that we are receiving the mind and will of the Lord? In Revelation, Brother Randall C. Bird discusses twelve specific principles to help us get a clear vision of the doctrines that govern revelation. By applying these principles and understanding them, we can fine-tune our skills so that we can better receive personal revelation. For example, he teaches that most revelation comes through the quiet whisperings of the Spirit. "The sensational and dramatic spiritual experiences are real, but they are the exception rather than the rule. As President Kimball said, 'The burning bushes, the smoking mountains, and the Cumorahs were realities, but they were the exceptions.’

"We can foster a climate in our own life where revelation is more easily accessible if we meet the conditions that the Lord has laid down, such as personal worthiness, submitting our will to the Father, studying the scriptures and the words of the living prophets, and striving to be meek and lowly of heart."