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Your ability to effectively dialogue with God, walk and talk with Him and eventually have a personal audience with Him in mortality is one of the primary common denominators of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Adam and Eve knew about this "common denominator" as they knelt and pleaded with God over unhewn stones. So did Abraham, Moses, Nephi, Enos and Joseph Smith.  Today, we see it manifest as one of the main purposes of the restoration, the central theme of the Book of Mormon and the narrative in the temple.

Yet some -- even those who are extremely well-versed in the scriptures and have served diligently in the Kingdom for many decades -- believe that the privilege of regularly communing with and even seeing the Savior is reserved for only for top church leaders...or that it's "no biggie."

This opinion is commonplace...the rule, rather than the exception.

Aren't we supposed to liken the books of 1 Nephi, Enos and Joseph Smith-History (to name a few) unto ourselves?

Since when were D&C 88:68, D&C 93:1 and D&C 97:15-16 written solely for prophets and apostles?

Is the story of the Brother of Jared only intended for worldwide church leaders?

I'll be crystal clear:

• First, you may feel like a spiritual or even ecclesiastical "nobody."  Good, because God always has and always will work His finest miracles through the weak and unnoticed.
• Second, church office never has, and never will be, a prerequisite to having profound, personal interactions with the Savior.  God is no respecter of persons; to believe otherwise is to perpetuate a lie authored by the father of all lies.
• Third, you may feel that the pursuit of such blessings is unnecessary.  If so, your opinion stands in stark contrast to the statements of several latter-day prophets and apostles and even the Lord, all of whom made impassioned pleas that you should seek after these blessings.

Check out these quotes.  They pertain to you:

"Let us here observe, that after any portion of the human family are made acquainted with the important fact that there is a God who has created and does uphold all things, the extent of their knowledge, respecting his character and glory, will depend upon their diligence and faithfulness in seeking after him, until like Enoch, the brother of Jared, and Moses, they shall obtain faith in God, and power with him to behold him face to face." (Lecture 2:55) 

"Seeing the Lord is not a matter of lineage or rank or position or place of precedence." (Elder Bruce R. McConkie, "The Promised Messiah," p. 569). 

“blessed are all the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (3 Nephi 12:8). 

"After the true saints receive and enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost; after they know how to attune themselves to the voice of the Spirit; after they mature spiritually so that they see visions, work miracles, and entertain angels; after they make their calling and election sure and prove themselves worthy of every trust—after all this and more—it becomes their right and privilege to see the Lord and commune with him face to face. Revelations, visions, angelic visitations, the rending of the heavens, and appearances among men of the Lord himself—all these things are for all of the faithful. They are not reserved for apostles and prophets only. God is no respecter of persons. They are not reserved for one age only, or for a select lineage or people. We are all our Father's children. All men are welcome. "And he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile." (2 Ne. 26:33.) (Bruce R. McConkie, The Promised Messiah, p.575) 

“There is nothing an apostle can receive that is not available to every elder in the kingdom. As we have heretofore quoted, from the Prophet's sermon on the Second Comforter: ‘God hath not revealed anything to Joseph, but what he will make known unto the Twelve, and even the least saint may know all things as fast as he is able to bear them.’ (Teachings, p. 149.) It follows that everything stated by Elder Oliver Cowdery in his charge to the apostles could also be given as a charge to all elders. Every elder is entitled and expected to seek and obtain all the spiritual blessings of the gospel, including the crowning blessing of seeing the Lord face to face.” (Bruce R. McConkie, The Promised Messiah: The First Coming of Christ, p.595; emphasis mine). 

"[Quoting the Prophet Joseph Smith:] 'Females, if they are pure and innocent can come into the presence of God.’ In most Salvationist churches, those words would have meant a return to heaven after death. For Mormons, the words referred to Joseph’s long quest to bring his people into the presence of God while still on earth. The revelations associated the vision of God with the temple and the endowment of power. Until then, then endowment had been given solely to men, the only ones to receive washings and anointings in Kirtland. By including women among those who were to see God, Joseph brought them into the circle of the endowed who would be cleansed and purified in the temple." (Richard Lyman Bushman, Rough Stone Rolling; p. 447; emphasis mine. See also 2 Nephi 26:33). 

"each individual member of the Church can come to know of the divinity of the work, can have the whisperings of the Spirit in his heart and soul, and in addition, can see visions, entertain angels, behold the face of the Lord, and receive all the knowledge and wisdom that has been poured out upon faithful people in any age." (Elder Bruce R. McConkie, "How to Get Personal Revelation," New Era, June 1980, pp. 46-50; emphasis mine).

“But what I desire to point attention to is the fact that revelation is not restricted to the prophet of God on earth. The visions of eternity are not reserved for Apostles—they are not reserved for the General Authorities. Revelation is something that should be received by every individual. God is no respecter of persons, and every soul, in the ultimate sense, is just as precious in his sight as the souls of those who are called to positions of leadership. Because he operates on principles of eternal, universal, and never-deviating law, any individual who abides the law that entitles him to get revelation can know exactly and precisely what President Kimball knows, can entertain angels just as well as Joseph Smith entertained them, and can be in tune in full measure with all of the things of the Spirit." (Elder Bruce R. McConkie, "How to Get Personal Revelation," New Era, June 1980, pp. 46-50; emphasis mine).

"Now I say that we are entitled to revelation. I say that every member of the Church, independent and irrespective of any position that he may hold, is entitled to get revelation from the Holy Ghost; he is entitled to entertain angels; he is entitled to view the visions of eternity; and if we would like to go the full measure, he is entitled to see God the same way that any prophet in literal and actual reality has seen the face of Deity."  (Elder Bruce R. McConkie, "How to Get Personal Revelation," New Era, June 1980, pp. 46-50; emphasis mine).

“From these revelations we learn that there are no limitations placed upon any of us. Revelations are not reserved for a limited few or for those called to positions of importance in the Church. It is not position in the Church that confers spiritual gifts. It is not being a bishop, a stake president, or an apostle that makes revelation and salvation available. These are high and holy callings which open the door to the privilege of great service among men. But it is not a call to a special office that opens the windows of revelation to a truth seeker. Rather it is personal righteousness; it is keeping the commandments; it is seeking the Lord while he may be found.
God is no respecter of persons. He will give revelation to me and to you on the same terms and conditions. I can see what Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon saw in the vision of the degrees of glory—and so can you. I can entertain angels and see God, I can receive an outpouring of the gifts of the Spirit—and so can you.” (Elder Bruce R. McConkie, October 1969 General Conference; emphasis mine)

". . . God hath not revealed anything to Joseph, but what He will make known unto the Twelve, and even the least Saint may know all things as fast as he is able to bear them" (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 149; Elder Bruce R. McConkie, October 1969 General Conference; emphasis mine).

"Here then we perceive that one blessing of this high Priesthood is to behold the face of God the Father and live.  And this blessing is not merely for the persons holding the Priesthood, not merely for those who have been ordained, after the order of the Son of God; but every one that keeps 'my commandments and obeys my voice,' etc.  This is the privilege of the whole Church; it is the privilege of all the people of God, to sanctify themselves, to be obedient to his laws, and to behold his face, not only the face of Jesus, but of God the Father, and still live." (Orson Pratt, JD 19:17; emphasis mine).

Is such an event a common occurrence?  Sadly, no.  No wonder both Brigham Young (Discourses of Brigham Young, p. 75) and Elder Neal A. Maxwell (The Promise of Discipleship, pp. 92-93) lamented the fact that many of us live far below, or are unaware of, our privileges.

Is such an event of the highest sacredness?  Sure, and it should be maintained as such.  However, its sacred nature doesn't mean we should not pursue it. To the contrary, we should be eagerly pursuing it.

"And seek the face of the Lord always, that in patience ye may possess your souls, and ye shall have eternal life." (D&C 101:38)

So, What's It Like to Meet the Savior?

Elder Melvin J. Ballard relates the following dream/vision he had of the Savior: "

"I had sought the Lord . . . and that night I received a wonderful manifestation and impression which has never left me. I was carried to this place—into this room. I saw myself here with you. I was told there was another privilege that was to be mine; and I was led into a room where I was informed I was to meet someone. As I entered the room I saw, seated on a raised platform, the most glorious being I have ever conceived of, and was taken forward to be introduced to Him. As I approached He smiled, called my name, and stretched out His hands towards me. If I live to be a million years old I shall never forget that smile. He put His arms around me and kissed me, as He took me into His bosom, and He blessed me until my whole being was thrilled. As He finished I fell at His feet, and there saw the marks of the nails; and as I kissed them, with deep joy swelling through my whole being, I felt that I was in heaven indeed. The feeling that came to my heart then was: Oh! If I could live worthy, though it would require four-score years, so that in the end when I have finished I could go into His presence and receive the feeling that I then had in His presence, I would give everything that I am or ever hope to be!” (Melvin J. Ballard, "Crusader for Righteousness", Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966, p. 65-66.)

So, Where Do You Start?

Brother Joseph said that

"It is the first principle of the Gospel to know for a certainty the character of God and to know that we may converse with him as one man converses with another" (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, page 345; see also Ether 12:39; emphasis mine).

So, how does this happen?  Here's D&C 50:24:

"That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day."

It's clear that

"...as our souls become filled with light, we begin to understand clearly things that once were dark” (Joseph B. Wirthlin, “Improving Our Prayers,” Ensign, March 2004, pgs. 24–31).

LDS Perfect Day focuses on the doctrines of Jesus Christ which will fill you with light.  Go check out the "Posts by Topic", or use the search box to the right, to research a particular word or phrase that comes to mind.

I invite you to catch the drift of what the Lord and others over the millennia beckon you to do:

Aim higher!

Reach further!

Attain greater!

You aren't alone in your journey (just read various post comments for further proof).

And know I'm thrilled to do whatever I can to point you to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who stands beside you, anxious to help you on your journey as well (you can contact me by clicking here).