Sometimes we tempt God with our demands for divine direction. We expect the Holy Ghost to show us what to do without immersing ourselves in the things of the spirit—searching the scriptures, attending the temple, prayer and fasting, etc. These are the times when we don’t receive the direction we expect. The directive in this verse is that we must receive the Holy Ghost. This means not just receive the gift of the Holy Ghost but to receive the companionship of the Holy Ghost through righteous living and frequent involvement in activities which give the opportunity for the Holy Ghost to whisper in his still, small voice. If we do this, we have the promise that He will show us all things that we should do, ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you (Matt 7:7).