I have prayed about the gathering to the Kirtland Temple planned for April 29 and 30, 2000, sponsored by the Association for the Unity of the Restoration Saints. On the morning of April 3, 2000, I began to pray more earnestly and expectantly, and I immediately received the following message from the Lord. Also, the Lord has reminded me of Jesus' words in Matthew 6:8. "For your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him." He also reminded me of his words in Isaiah 65:24. "And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear." The message I received is given now. Gary Wheeler.

If you will hear the voice of the Lord, then hear the voice of the Lord.

My law is given in the book of Doctrine and Covenants. Why do my people want me to speak to them when many of them do not accept what I have already said?

You do well to gather together and seek greater unity, but how can you be unified with me when you as a people deny my words to my face many times. Stop fighting against my word given by the two prophets Joseph Smith. Stop saying you are waiting on direction from the Lord, when it is I, the Lord, who am waiting on you to repent, and believe, and obey my words which I gave a long time ago.

You do not allow me to lead you when you refuse to heed my word.

I want to speak to my people and lead them when they are willing to listen to my voice. When you do not heed that which I have already given you, why should I speak again, just to add to your condemnation? If you, as a people, will turn from your own way, and follow me more fully, I will lead you out of your ignorance and confusion with great joy.

Take heed to that which has already been given and then I will add to it, line upon line, precept upon precept, as I see fit, according to your need. Section 17 and Section 104 were arranged as numbers 2 and 3 in the original Doctrine and Covenants, by my servant Joseph and others, because of their great importance in governing the Church.

If you will hear the voice of the Lord, then hear my voice today, that you may carry my work forward and be prepared for the great day of tribulation which is nigh at hand. I am your Savior, Jesus Christ, and I love those who hearken unto my words. Amen.