I forget that I am reading things from Isaiah as I read.
It’s crazy how closely this describes what happened with the plates. It is just
such a perfect explanation for this prophecy. Which I guess is why they say
that the key to understanding Isaiah’s prophecies is for them to have already
happened. If I didn’t know about the gold plates and Joseph Smith, this would
be really confusing.
I feel myself accused in the drawing near to the Lord with
my lips but not my heart. I worry so much about things that don’t matter, and
don’t live my life in such a way, and do the things I need to, like read
scriptures every day, that would keep me focused on what does. On the other
hand, I do love Him, and that is drawing near with my heart. I just need to
draw nearer!
At the end of this chapter, it is a little different than
Isaiah’s usual talk of the last days. It talks about making the blind see, and
those who murmured learn, etc. To me it shows the mercy of the Lord in His
dealings with us. You aren’t just instantly burned, first He tries to reach
everyone and teach them, and help them come unto Him. I know that’s true with
me, over and over and over, thank goodness.
