Perfect Brightness of Hope

This language is beautiful. It points to the poetic sentiments of the prophet of Nephi. When describing what man must do to return to God’s presence, Nephi says he must have a “perfect brightness of hope.”

I thought of those people in my life who always seem to be bright. They always seem to be alive and excited and hopeful – and just like that heavenly body that brightens up the world, they warm up and give life to everybody they see. President Hinckley comes to mind. Others come to mind. All these have helped to energize and excite me.

I believe this is why Nephi used the word “brightness” in connection with “hope.” They should fit together perfectly.