In verse 39 the way he described the Liahona parallels how I
feel about the Book of Mormon. The experiences I have with this book tell me
that no man alone could have written it. Moron did write most of it, but the
power of inspiration in what he wrote is very apparent to me as I read and feel
the Spirit. And there is no way Joseph Smith could have written it, especially
in the time-frame of the translation. Much of the foundation of my testimony of
the Church rests on the testimony of the Book of Mormon.
With the Liahnoa, it was their faith in the power of God
that made it work. Maybe it isn’t just that he book was written by inspiration,
but that God’s power can take things and make the work miracles and become more
than they are. If I have the faith that God can point me to where I should go
through the scriptures and the prophets, then He will. And I believe that, so
why is so hard to read every day? Especially because I do desperately desire
His direction and intervention. It’s funny how it really all comes back to the simple
answers, pray (yesterday’s message for me) and read the scriptures (today’s
message). It really is by small and
simple things that God accomplishes his mighty work in us. And I really am
often blinded by the simpleness. Which is exactly the point of verses 41 and
42.
The answer is then found in verse 46, we just have to choose
not to be slothful, or lazy. Oh how I want to not be slothful! I love how I
feel and how close God is when I do those simple things. I am grateful for the
reminders, and for the atonement which allows me to keep trying and starting
again.
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