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

Thursday, January 27, 2011

34-35 1 Ne. 16:7-35

Lehi and his family must have been on the verge of death because of starvation for Lehi to have murmured against the Lord. We can understand what a tragic blow it was for the family to have no way to kill food because of the broken bow. Not even this could deter Nephi from exercizing faith in the Lord. He made a bow, and this is my favorite part, he made a single arrow, one arrow! Now that is faith. He knew that the Lord only needed to see Nephi's faith and confidence, and the Lord would provide the rest. Take the first step, be positive, find a way, and the Lord will grant us His divine grace. Even when there is only one arrow left in our quiver, the Lord will help us make the most of our effort.
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