Monday, August 27, 2012

Alma 17 More Than Arm Chopping


“And it came to pass that the Lord did visit them with his Spirit, and said unto them: Be comforted.  And they were comforted.”  The sons of Mosiah were about to embark on their mission to the Lamanites.  It would be like going on a mission to Iran or Syria in today’s world: mission impossible.  But with the reassurance provided by the Lord and the promise of protection, they venture forth.  Their only desire was to be instruments in the Lord’s hands in bringing the gospel to the Lamanites. Their pure motives, together with their faith in the Lord’s promises proved powerful.

But let’s come back to the phrase, “Be comforted.  And they were comforted.”  When the Holy Ghost speaks comfort to our soul, do we take notice and become comforted?  Or do we continue to worry?  Placing our lives in the hands of the Lord brings comfort and solace, faith and strength to accomplish all things. 

Let us be like Ammon and his companions.   

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