As I read the beginning of this chapter I keep thinking
about how where much is given much is expected. Lehi recounts all the huge
blessing the Lord has given his family, and then talks about after all that if
they turn away they will be cursed. In theory, this is an easy concept, but
it’s hard for me to remember to think of my life in terms of my tremendous
blessings. I too live in this promised and free land. I have the gospel, and
have been taught the truth. I have been blessed with talents and a wonderful
family, and prosperity, and safety. When things are good, it just seems like
they are as they should be. I have grown to expect life to be nice and
comfortable and happy. But those things are all incredible blessings from the
Lord, and I have been given so much. How can I ever let my heart turn from him,
and be anything but eternally grateful? How can I not dedicate my life to Hiim?
Verse 15: “But behold, the Lord hath redeemed my soul from
hell; I have beheld his glory, and I am encircled about eternally in the arms
of his love.” Fills my soul with joy. I have felt that love and those
encircling arms of love. This is so beautiful.
It must have been so hard for Lehi to say “His will be done”
in regard to his wayward sons. So heartbreaking!
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