Mosiah 17
Mosiah 17
I admire Abinidi's strength. He could have avoided a painful death. All he had to do was deny that God would come to earth. All he had to do was deny what he believed and he would be spared.
How many of us sell our beliefs for less?
My grandma died this morning. It's been a day of tears and introspection. Abinidi wasn't afraid of death. He knew who he was and where he was going. I know my grandma wasn't afraid either. She knew who she was and where she was going.
I admire Abinidi's strength. He could have avoided a painful death. All he had to do was deny that God would come to earth. All he had to do was deny what he believed and he would be spared.
How many of us sell our beliefs for less?
My grandma died this morning. It's been a day of tears and introspection. Abinidi wasn't afraid of death. He knew who he was and where he was going. I know my grandma wasn't afraid either. She knew who she was and where she was going.
First off, my condolences to you on the passing of your grandmother. I am sorry to hear that. It is comforting to know that she has gone on to a better place now though.
ReplyDeleteAlma is the shining light in this chapter. His conversion by Abinadi's words brings many people into the true gospel. He was the one good thing to come from all of Abinadi's sufferings. Often we may feel that the things we do, despite working so hard, don't amount to anything, that it was all a waste of effort. But we never know what one good thing will come from our good works. We may teach class after class at church, and feel like our students don't get anything from it. But you never know who you will touch. I was reminded this week of a teacher who got me started on writing a journal when I was eight years old. She gave a lesson on it and gave us each a book to get started. I don't think I have stopped writing the journal since that day. So lets keep up the good work and we may just be someone's "one good thing" for them that day.
Thanks for the kind words. She is with my grandpa now, and I am sure they are both happy. She was the one grandparent that shared my love for writing. I will miss her dearly.
ReplyDeleteI love your comments. I've actually kept a journal since I was twelve. Last July I had the strongest impression to write in it every night I think I've missed two nights since then. It's my way of holding onto my days- my life- and not losing them. Silly, huh. Have I mentioned how much I love your comments and appreciate you being a part of my study? Not to get too personal- but are you the visitor from Australia that frequent the blog?
Sorry for your loss Michelle. It's hard when we have to accept someone we love has to go home.
ReplyDeleteGuess my comment about Abinidi is pretty straight forward. Do I have that kind of strength to be beaten and burned for my testimony?
I hope so. But I don't want to find out.
Michelle - yes it is probably me visiting the blog and showing up that I am from Australia, but I am actually in New Zealand, which is just beside Australia. I have loved being a part of this blog. Your comments are great to read too. Am glad I found it.
ReplyDeleteMichelle - yes it is probably me visiting the blog and showing up that I am from Australia, but I am actually in New Zealand, which is just beside Australia. I have loved being a part of this blog. Your comments are great to read too. Am glad I found it.
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