The vision of the Tree of Life is a beacon to spiritual seekers

"The vision of the Tree of Life is a beacon to spiritual seekers. It identifies the light which will dispel the darkness obscuring the way home. Nephi wrote it for his posterity aimlessly wandering in spiritual twilight among shadows and false images. It is for those who understand truth, but have yet to chart a determined course of righteousness. It is for anyone who knows there is more, but does not know how to pierce the heavens and claim the promises. It is for all those who would be the elect of God, if they only knew how."

John Pontius, "Following the Light of Christ into His Presence"