When I was younger I used to attend as many science fiction conventions as I could. It was very exciting being able to meet celebrities up close. These days, however, the excitement is no longer there. I've come to the realization that these famous people are really nothing more than just that, people with a job. It just happens that their job puts them in view of millions of people. But in reality, being on the small or big screen doesn't make them any smarter, wiser, or more morally upright than anyone else. They are perhaps quite talented in many respects, but celebrity status in and of itself doesn't qualify a person for emulation by the masses.
On the other hand, there are people on this earth who have spent many years exercising faith and being obedient to the commandments of the Lord. They carry with them a special spirit and are special witnesses of the Lord Jesus Christ. They are called by the Lord to be prophets, seers, and revelators.
"And Ammon said that a seer is a revelator and a prophet also; and a gift which is greater can no man have, except he should possess the power of God, which no man can; yet a man may have great power given him from God. But a seer can know of things which are past, and also of things which are to come, and by them shall all things be revealed, or, rather, shall secret things be made manifest, and hidden things shall come to light, and things which are not known shall be made known by them, and also things shall be made known by them which otherwise could not be known. Thus God has provided a means that man, through faith, might work mighty miracles; therefore he becometh a great benefit to his fellow beings."
(Book of Mormon, Mosiah 8:16 - 18)
"I have seen the same miracle in the service of President Monson as he received the call to preside as the prophet and President of the Church and to exercise all the keys of the priesthood in the earth. Revelation and inspiration have come to him in my presence, which confirms to me that God is honoring those keys. I am an eyewitness. They are keys of a priesthood which is, in the Lord’s words, 'without beginning or end.'”
(Henry B. Eyring, “The True and Living Church,” Ensign, May 2008, 20–24)
"The fact of the matter is that God is revealing His will as He did anciently. He is guiding His Church through His appointed servants."
(Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Quorum of the First Presidency,” Ensign, Dec 2005, 46–50)
These are truly special men worthy to be our examples and our leaders. I have met a few of them personally and can say that it is both an exciting and a humbling experience. They are humble, caring, loving men. There is hardly a television or movie star that can even come close to matching the greatness of their calling and position nor the humility of their service.
While it is good to meet them in person, I no longer get excited about meeting film stars nor do I feel it is worth spending money to obtain their autograph or to take a photo with them. I believe that the real stars here on earth are the Lord's servants, his prophets, seers and revelators. It is exciting to meet them and hear their words which are the Lord's words to us in these days. I can testify that these are truly men of God. I hope that you will study their words and come to feel that special spirit that testifies of their divine calling.
