There is power in it!

"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

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

18-19 1 Ne. 10:10-11:8

The Holy Ghost is the revealer of all truth, and gives great power to preach and receive revelation. I will be pondering the next few days upon the phrase, "by the power of the Holy Ghost." It is repeated three or four times in these pages. We receive it by faith on the Son of God, and it will unfold the mysteries of God to us.

When Nephi is caught up in the spirit, this is a summary of their dialog (vs. 2-6); "What do you desire nephi? To see what my father saw. Do you believe? You know that I believe. You will see what you have desired." The spirit obviously knew that Nephi believed, but it shows us the pattern of faith. Nephi could only see if he believed. It is believe then see, not see to believe.
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