SIGNS

I have spoken to many who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and those who are being taught by missionaries who seek for signs to know the will of God. I think it is important to know what signs really are.
Signs are wonders and miracles; they always are manifest by the faithful. More or less, signs are gifts of the Spirit given to those that believe and obey the commandments of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Revelation given to Joseph Smith found in the Doctrine and Covenants 63:9-12, more clearly defines what signs are and how we obtain them: "But, behold, faith cometh not by signs, but signs follow those that believe.
Yea, signs come by faith, not by the will of men, nor as they please, but by the will of God.
Yea, signs come by faith, unto mighty works, for without faith no man pleaseth God; and with whom God is angry he is not well pleased; wherefore, unto such he showeth no signs, only in wrath unto their condemnation."

Sings come from faith and are a product of it. They can often strengthen the faithful; they act as a reward to the faithful. That is why those without faith often ignore or rationalize the power of God and the miracles that stream from it.

In 3 Nephi chapters 1-10, the people were seeking for signs. Although it had been prophesied to them the Messiah was to come visit them after his resurrection in Jerusalem, they still doubted. Patience failed them as many turned from words of faithful prophets. Those that endured with patience were rewarded and saw Jesus Christ descend unto them. They were able to touch the prints in his hands and feet and were privileged to be taught at the feet of the Savior. To those who wait patiently and follow the signs and continue to prepare, the rewards do come.