2 Nephi 6:14
"And behold, according to the words of the prophet, the Messiah will set himself again the second time to recover them; wherefore, he will manifest himself unto them in power and great glory, unto the destruction of their enemies, when that day cometh when they shall believe in him; and none will he destroy that believe in him."
Christ will come again, just as the prophet Isaiah prophesied. He will come and bless those that believe in Him and have lived good lives, and he will destroy the wicked who fought against His followers. We need to prepare and rejoice in His coming!
Friday, January 30, 2015
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Trust in the Lord
2 Nephi 4:34
"O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever..."
Nephi has tested the Lord. He has trusted Him in the past and learned for himself that the Lord's way is the right way. He knows that there is no other way to happiness. So, Nephi trusted in the Lord his whole mortal life and continues to trust in Him throughout the eternities. The Lord did not disappoint Nephi, and will not disappoint any of His children.
"O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever..."
Nephi has tested the Lord. He has trusted Him in the past and learned for himself that the Lord's way is the right way. He knows that there is no other way to happiness. So, Nephi trusted in the Lord his whole mortal life and continues to trust in Him throughout the eternities. The Lord did not disappoint Nephi, and will not disappoint any of His children.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Parenthood
2 Nephi 3:1
"...Thou wast born in the wilderness of mine afflictions; yea, in the days of my greatest sorrow did thy mother bear thee."
Children can bring happiness to sorrowful times. I love how, even though Lehi was in a bad place in life, he still decided to have children. There are many reasons to delay child-bearing, but Lehi doesn't think that living in a wilderness of affliction is one of them. I'm sure Joseph's birth was a huge relief during this time of hardship.
"...Thou wast born in the wilderness of mine afflictions; yea, in the days of my greatest sorrow did thy mother bear thee."
Children can bring happiness to sorrowful times. I love how, even though Lehi was in a bad place in life, he still decided to have children. There are many reasons to delay child-bearing, but Lehi doesn't think that living in a wilderness of affliction is one of them. I'm sure Joseph's birth was a huge relief during this time of hardship.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Joy
2 Nephi 2:25
"Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy."
The fall of Adam was supposed to happen so that Adam and Eve could have children. Having children and being in a family brings great joy! I know my kids are my joy right now. We are here on the earth so that we might choose to follow the Savior and thus be filled with the joy the gospel brings. It brings peace and love as well.
"Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy."
The fall of Adam was supposed to happen so that Adam and Eve could have children. Having children and being in a family brings great joy! I know my kids are my joy right now. We are here on the earth so that we might choose to follow the Savior and thus be filled with the joy the gospel brings. It brings peace and love as well.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Trust in the Lord
1 Nephi 21:23
"... and thou shalt know that I am the Lord; for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me."
I love this line. We shall never be ashamed of our faith and trust in the Lord. He will always deliver and His prophesies will always come true. He is the bringer of comfort and peace, and He always wins over evil.
"... and thou shalt know that I am the Lord; for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me."
I love this line. We shall never be ashamed of our faith and trust in the Lord. He will always deliver and His prophesies will always come true. He is the bringer of comfort and peace, and He always wins over evil.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Temple
1 Nephi 18:3
"And I, Nephi, did go into the mount oft, and I did pray oft unto the Lord; wherefore the Lord showed unto me great things."
The mount here is similar to a temple. Nephi went to the Temple often so he could be closer to God. He prayed often and the Lord revealed things to him. When we go to the Temple often and serve the Lord there, and pour our hearts out in prayer, He will show us things. It may take several times, and what is 'shown' might be extremely simple, such as a good or peaceful feeling. I know whenever I go to the temple and take time to pray earnestly to the Lord I always feel peace and love. I always feel that my Heavenly Father knows me and loves me.
"And I, Nephi, did go into the mount oft, and I did pray oft unto the Lord; wherefore the Lord showed unto me great things."
The mount here is similar to a temple. Nephi went to the Temple often so he could be closer to God. He prayed often and the Lord revealed things to him. When we go to the Temple often and serve the Lord there, and pour our hearts out in prayer, He will show us things. It may take several times, and what is 'shown' might be extremely simple, such as a good or peaceful feeling. I know whenever I go to the temple and take time to pray earnestly to the Lord I always feel peace and love. I always feel that my Heavenly Father knows me and loves me.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Happiness
1 Nephi 17:21
"Behold, these many years we have suffered in the wilderness, which time we might have enjoyed our possessions and the land of our inheritance; yea, and we might have been happy."
Laman and Lemuel were not happy people. They did not find happiness in things that last, such as family, faith, and service. In this verse they are complaining to Nephi about leaving Jerusalem. They refuse to believe that Jerusalem would be destroyed and wanted to be back there because life was hard in the wilderness. They complain continually. They did not find happiness in the present. So many people think they will be happy only when A, B, or C happens. This is a sad life to live. The truly happy find things to be grateful for each day and that makes them happy.
"Behold, these many years we have suffered in the wilderness, which time we might have enjoyed our possessions and the land of our inheritance; yea, and we might have been happy."
Laman and Lemuel were not happy people. They did not find happiness in things that last, such as family, faith, and service. In this verse they are complaining to Nephi about leaving Jerusalem. They refuse to believe that Jerusalem would be destroyed and wanted to be back there because life was hard in the wilderness. They complain continually. They did not find happiness in the present. So many people think they will be happy only when A, B, or C happens. This is a sad life to live. The truly happy find things to be grateful for each day and that makes them happy.
Monday, January 19, 2015
Heed them
1 Nephi 16:28
"And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the pointers which were in the ball, that they did work according to the faith and diligence and heed which we did give unto them."
All the resources we have- scriptures, modern revelation, patriarchal blessings- are great, but they don't really do much for us if we don't have faith, are diligent, and heed them. It is up to us to use these tools to better ourselves. To improve our relationship with the Savior, to be a better person, and to act as He would have us. It's all in the application.
"And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the pointers which were in the ball, that they did work according to the faith and diligence and heed which we did give unto them."
All the resources we have- scriptures, modern revelation, patriarchal blessings- are great, but they don't really do much for us if we don't have faith, are diligent, and heed them. It is up to us to use these tools to better ourselves. To improve our relationship with the Savior, to be a better person, and to act as He would have us. It's all in the application.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Revelation
1 Nephi 14:29
"And I bear record that I saw the things which my father saw, and the angel of the Lord did make them known unto me."
We, like Nephi, can receive a personal witness of what the Prophet says. The Lord loves each of us, not just the Prophet, and will confirm the truth of things unto us if we ask Him to.
"And I bear record that I saw the things which my father saw, and the angel of the Lord did make them known unto me."
We, like Nephi, can receive a personal witness of what the Prophet says. The Lord loves each of us, not just the Prophet, and will confirm the truth of things unto us if we ask Him to.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Book of Mormon
1 Nephi 13:40
"And the angel spake unto me, saying: These last records, which thou hast seen among the Gentiles, shall establish the truth of the first, which are of the twelve apostles of the Lamb, and shall make known the plain and precious things which have been taken away from them; and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the Lamb of God is the Son of the Eternal Father, and the Savior of the world; and that all men must come unto him, or they cannot be saved."
The Book of Mormon is here so we can have all that was lost in the Bible. Many plain and precious truths have been taken out of the Bible over time, but we have access to those truths through the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon convinces that Christ is the Son of God and that only through Him can we be saved.
"And the angel spake unto me, saying: These last records, which thou hast seen among the Gentiles, shall establish the truth of the first, which are of the twelve apostles of the Lamb, and shall make known the plain and precious things which have been taken away from them; and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the Lamb of God is the Son of the Eternal Father, and the Savior of the world; and that all men must come unto him, or they cannot be saved."
The Book of Mormon is here so we can have all that was lost in the Bible. Many plain and precious truths have been taken out of the Bible over time, but we have access to those truths through the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon convinces that Christ is the Son of God and that only through Him can we be saved.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Book of Mormon Summary
1 Nephi 12
This whole chapter is a synopsis of what happens in the Book of Mormon. It is a little summary. What's great about it is that Nephi is shown through a vision what will become of his posterity in the future. He learns that they will come to the Promised Land, be visited by the Savior, and be destroyed because of their wickedness. Nephi sees so much of what is to come. Just as Nephi saw, I'm sure all prophets have seen what will come. I'm sure our current Prophet, President Monson, knows so much about us. This makes his messages so much more meaningful, because he really knows what we need to do.
This whole chapter is a synopsis of what happens in the Book of Mormon. It is a little summary. What's great about it is that Nephi is shown through a vision what will become of his posterity in the future. He learns that they will come to the Promised Land, be visited by the Savior, and be destroyed because of their wickedness. Nephi sees so much of what is to come. Just as Nephi saw, I'm sure all prophets have seen what will come. I'm sure our current Prophet, President Monson, knows so much about us. This makes his messages so much more meaningful, because he really knows what we need to do.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
The Holy Ghost
1 Nephi 11:11
"And I said unto him: To know the interpretation thereof- for I spake unto him as a man speaketh; for I beheld that he was in the form of a man; yet nevertheless, I knew that it was the Spirit of the Lord; and he spake unto me as a man speaketh with another."
I love this chapter because it is the only time I can think of where someone is actually having a conversation with the Holy Ghost. Nephi is being taught by the Holy Ghost, the Spirit who is in the form of a man while speaking with Nephi. This is so incredible and so informative. The Holy Ghost is a Spirit who is a man as well. He is a part of the godhead but does not have a body. This is about all we know about His origin and current state. Nothing else really matters. His purpose is what is so important. The Holy Ghost teaches truth, relays messages, and fills us with peace. He is a comfort and joy; a true gift!
"And I said unto him: To know the interpretation thereof- for I spake unto him as a man speaketh; for I beheld that he was in the form of a man; yet nevertheless, I knew that it was the Spirit of the Lord; and he spake unto me as a man speaketh with another."
I love this chapter because it is the only time I can think of where someone is actually having a conversation with the Holy Ghost. Nephi is being taught by the Holy Ghost, the Spirit who is in the form of a man while speaking with Nephi. This is so incredible and so informative. The Holy Ghost is a Spirit who is a man as well. He is a part of the godhead but does not have a body. This is about all we know about His origin and current state. Nothing else really matters. His purpose is what is so important. The Holy Ghost teaches truth, relays messages, and fills us with peace. He is a comfort and joy; a true gift!
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Prophets' prayers
1 Nephi 1:5
"Wherefore it came to pass that my father, Lehi, as he went forth prayed unto the Lord, yea, even with all his heart, in behalf of his people."
Lehi was a prophet and he truly loved his people. He knew the Lord would destroy them if they did not repent, so he prayed for them. Our prophet today does this as well. Prophets love us and pray for us.
"Wherefore it came to pass that my father, Lehi, as he went forth prayed unto the Lord, yea, even with all his heart, in behalf of his people."
Lehi was a prophet and he truly loved his people. He knew the Lord would destroy them if they did not repent, so he prayed for them. Our prophet today does this as well. Prophets love us and pray for us.
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