... He manifesteth himself unto all those who believe in him, by the power of the Holy Ghost; yea, unto every nation, kindred, tongue, and people, working mighty miracles, signs, and wonders, among the children of men according to their faith.I believe this statement to be literal and personal. To put it succinctly, I believe that Jesus Christ will literally manifest himself to me and to you, in this life, just as soon as we develop the faith sufficient. Such visitiation from Him is termed "the second comforter", and is not a pipe dream, but a real, attainable promise.
The above quotation does mention large groups: nations, kindreds, tongues, ..., but that does not mean that He will manifest Himself to large groups. It simply means that there are no national, racial, ethnical, or ecclesiastical boundaries to this particular promise - it is a promise available to all. And it is based on one thing and one thing only - Faith in Christ.
It is possible for anyone to seek this amazing gift. Regardless of who you are or where your spiritual standing is before Him. This is available to all by commandment to "seek His face" (Psalms 105:4, 1 Chronicles 16:11). All gifts are available to the faithful: (1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Moroni:10:8-18, D&C 46:8-26). We are in fact commanded to seek these gifts earnestly and deny them not! But somehow, I think that many misunderstand that these gifts are meant for prophets and the chosen few, when in fact, they are for all of us - for those that seek them with faith; which is the only requirement.
