By Elder David A. Bednar Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
David A. Bednar, “Receive the Holy Ghost,” Liahona, Nov 2010, 94–98
These four words—"Receive the Holy Ghost"—are not a passive pronouncement; rather, they constitute a priesthood injunction—an authoritative admonition to act and not simply to be acted upon.
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My message focuses on the importance of striving in our daily lives to actually receive the Holy Ghost. I pray for and invite the Spirit of the Lord to instruct and edify each of us.