1 Nephi 20

Isaiah is really hard for me to understand, still. I am grateful that Nephi thought he was weak in writing because it was so simple and direct. What he thought was a weakness is such a blessing to me.

That being said, this was a neat chapter. I love where the Lord says He tells us everything ahead of time so we’ll know it’s Him doing it. He knows our doubts and stubbornness, and provides a way for us to believe as easily as possible.

I also was moved by verse 18 where He tells us if we keep the commandments our peace will be as a river and our righteousness as the waves of the sea. I need to keep the commandments more carefully, because those truly are the dearest wishes of my heart.

I don’t understand what He means about how He is doing it for His own sake. It sound selfish, but I know God is not that. So what does it mean?

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July 11, 2012 - I get it now. It's a parenting kind of love, when you want everything for your children, and nothing more than their happiness and righteousness. And that is what YOU want more than anything. I totally get it now.