"Is there not something deep in our hearts that longs to draw nearer to God, to be more like Him in our daily walk, to feel His presence with us constantly? If so, then the Book of Mormon will help us do so more than any other book.
It is not just that the Book of Mormon teaches us truth, though it indeed does that. It is not just that the Book of Mormon bears testimony of Christ, though it indeed does that, too. But there is something more. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. You will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the straight and narrow path...When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance."
Ezra Taft Benson
Monday, January 17, 2011
12-13
Man was not meant to be alone...what can I say more! I loved this short statement in verse 13, "and ye shall know at some future period that the word of the Lord shall be fulfilled...." The Lord always comes through with His promises.
I have always found it interesting that even though Laman and Lemuel saw an angel, they still had doubts (see verse 10). This reminds me that even if someone were to have a the truthfulness of the the gospel revealed to them, without a doubt, it doesn't guarantee that they will live its principals.
This story always reminds me of Oliver Cowdery and other witnesses who saw an angel, saw and held the gold plates, and still left the church. Sometimes we want major manifestations from the Lord to tell us what we should do in certain situations but in Oliver's case, it didn't matter what he saw, it was a trial of his faith. Danny & Emily---You guys rock! This is so neat! Miss you and think about you often. Sara J.
I have always found it interesting that even though Laman and Lemuel saw an angel, they still had doubts (see verse 10). This reminds me that even if someone were to have a the truthfulness of the the gospel revealed to them, without a doubt, it doesn't guarantee that they will live its principals.
ReplyDeleteThis story always reminds me of Oliver Cowdery and other witnesses who saw an angel, saw and held the gold plates, and still left the church. Sometimes we want major manifestations from the Lord to tell us what we should do in certain situations but in Oliver's case, it didn't matter what he saw, it was a trial of his faith.
ReplyDeleteDanny & Emily---You guys rock! This is so neat! Miss you and think about you often. Sara J.