we can draw principles of truth from the Prophet Joseph’s experiences that provide insights for receiving our own revelation. For example:
We labor under difficulties.
We turn to the scriptures to receive wisdom to act.
We demonstrate our faith and trust in God.
We exert our power to plead with God to help us thwart the adversary’s influence.
We offer up the desires of our hearts to God.
We focus on His light guiding our life choices and resting upon us when we turn to Him.
We realize He knows each of us by name and has individual roles for us to fulfill.7
In addition, Joseph Smith restored the knowledge that we have divine potential and eternal worth. Because of that relationship with our Heavenly Father, I believe He expects us to receive revelation from Him.