Ether 15
Ether 15
Two things came to mind as I read this today:
First, it took millions of deaths for Coriantumr to finally repent. When I read that I asked myself, "What does it take for me to repent?" I wondered how many people I might have hurt, or mistakes I might have made in the past before I was ready to say I was sorry.
The next thing was Ether's last words. He saw the destruction of millions of people- his people- his family and friends- and yet what mattered to him was his standing before the Lord and his place in the kingdom of God. I hope I have that much perspective and eternal priorities.
What part of today's chapter got into you?
THURSDAY: MORONI 1
Two things came to mind as I read this today:
First, it took millions of deaths for Coriantumr to finally repent. When I read that I asked myself, "What does it take for me to repent?" I wondered how many people I might have hurt, or mistakes I might have made in the past before I was ready to say I was sorry.
The next thing was Ether's last words. He saw the destruction of millions of people- his people- his family and friends- and yet what mattered to him was his standing before the Lord and his place in the kingdom of God. I hope I have that much perspective and eternal priorities.
What part of today's chapter got into you?
THURSDAY: MORONI 1
I could not imagine being so hard hearted that the Lord totally removes His Spirit and you are completely turned over to the power of Satan. I know it is told about multiple times in the BOM, but I cannot imagine being so wicked that you cannot ever hear or feel the promptings of the Lord. Or even understand the difference between right and wrong.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if these people even recognized that they had no voice of reason? To be drunk with anger- we see that now. Just pick up a paper or turn on the news. But I cannot comprehend a whole nation being in that state of mind.
I hope and pray I can be like Ether... standing strong before God, even if it is by myself like he was. What a lonely place. He had to have amazing faith and belief to endure to the end.
In v 30 it states that Coriantumr "leaned upon his sword and rested a little". Ifind that a touching statement, always causes me to stop and do a great deal of pondering.
ReplyDeleteI am in a fight. that I know. What is the sword that the lord has given me? I can lean upon that sword until the battle is finished.
Like Coriantumr, I can find rest,
I have been feeling a little down myself and I know I need to just press on. I remember a conference address many years ago we were told that it was ok to be depressed for a brief time; but just don't wallow in it. That's my plan!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the thoughts today on Moroni; he is one of my favorites.