Studying in the beginning of the book of mormon when Nephi and his family are traveling in the desert, but his father the prophet receives revelation that Nephi and his brothers need to go back to get something they had left behind that was not in the hands of King Laban. His brothers when they heard this complained, but they ended up going along. When they got to the city walls, they played some rock, paper scissors to see which one of them will go to the king and get what they needed. Laman, Nephi's brother got chosen.
He went and asked for their things and King Laban tried to kill him but he was able to escape. Laman, when he got to his brothers, told them the story. They all became discouraged because they weren't able to get what they were asked to by God. They were about to pack up and go back to their father, but... Nephi , being the stud he is, stops them and says " As the Lord liveth and as we live, we will not go--- until we have accomplished the thing which the Lord hath commanded us. Wherefore, let us be faithful in keeping the commandments of the Lord."
How many of us are like Nephi's brothers.. When given instructions of commandments we murmur, we get annoyed, we get angry, or we think its too hard? Sometimes we might end up doing it anyways, but when we come across some unplanned trials of faith, or temptation, we pack up our bags and go back to where we came from. We give up, Because it's "too hard" or it's "not cool" or we have other plans.
How many of us are like Nephi. When given instructions or commandments we recognize that it is from the Lord, and that "the Lord giveth no commandments save he shall prepare a way." and even when the trial of faith comes and those around us have given up and are starting to go back, we like Nephi say, No "I will not go until i have done what the Lord has asked, i will stay faithful until it is finished."
It's not like we are required to do such hard things as these. I mean, for example, keeping the law of Chastity, the Word of Wisdom, tithing, the sabbath, these can be hard at times, believe me. But if we show faith like Nephi then these things we have a hard time with, these weaknesses we have, will become strong. (ether 12:27)
Each day we should ask ourselves if we are doing all we can or if we are just going up and going back to where we started each time a new trial comes.
Everything this week went super well
Here in MOZ its SUPER HOT, really humid. it's like as soon as you get done showering, you don't dry off.. what a blessing.
Baptisms went well this weekend! should have a couple more in these next couple weeks!
Quote of the week was for Maria when she was bearing her testimony...
"eu sei que Joseph smith e um curandeiro verdadeiro"
Translation
"i know that joseph smith is a true witch doctor"
Well.. no.
Have a great week
1. my big fat Mozambican wedding
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