Symbols

“Here’s a pretty little legend that I would like to tell,
Of the birth and death of Jesus, found in this lowly shell,

If you examine closely, you’ll see that you find here,
Four nail holes and a fifth one, made by a Roman’s spear.

On one side the Easter lily, its center is the star,
That appeared unto the shepherds and led them from afar.

The Christmas Poinsettia etched on the other side,
Reminds us of His birthday, our happy Christmastide.

Now break the center open, and here you will release,
The five white doves awaiting, to spread Good Will and Peace.

This simple little symbol, Christ left for you and me,
To help us spread His Gospel, through all Eternity.”
-author unknown
This is a poem that my aunt in Oregon has hanging on her wall in a frame with a sand dollar.  I remember reading it in my youth.  It made me think and I never forgot it.  I absolutely loved the symbolism! 
Moses 6:63 says, "And behold, all things have their likeness, and all things are created and made to bear record of me, both things which are temporal, and things which are spiritual; things which are in the heavens above, and things which are on the earth, and things which are in the earth, and things which are under the earth, both above and beneath: all things bear record of me.”
Symbolism is one of the ways the Lord teaches the most important truths of His Gospel. Our prophet, President Nelson, taught recently, “In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.”  Have you been wanting to strengthen your ability to use this gift and receive personal revelation?
To receive strength in your ability to receive personal revelation, the only exercise equipment you need is your scriptures.  The scriptures are full of symbolism.  As you study them prayerfully, the Holy Ghost will help you understand their meaning and you will receive personal revelation.