1 Nephi 1:20

"... But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance."

The brief explanation of the Book of Mormon tells about the different plates that make up the book. It took so much time and effort to engrave those plates, but so many prophet-historians did. They were chosen of God to make these plates because God knew they would do it. God's wishes will happen, and He uses people to complete His will. I want Him to be able to count on me, so I must follow His commands.  This verse says that Nephi writes to show me the tender mercies of the Lord to the faithful. I want those in my life, and I know that I will have them as I remain faithful and do what He wants me to do.