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| "My Soul Hungered" |
Will you slow down a bit in your reading assignment this week please? Search a little deeper the meanings of words or phrases that stand out to you; if there is a short phrase or word that appeals to you, please take some time and ponder over it. What is the Lord trying to tell you? What is He teaching you and helping you to see? What hidden treasure or pearl of great price is He trying to reveal to you?
Your assignment this week, in addition to the reading assignment, is to share a word or phrase that stands out to you and share what the Lord taught you with the rest of us. A short (or long) paragraph posted here will do. I very much look forward to reading your thoughts!
Brethren & Sisters, I want you to know how much I love and appreciate the greatness of your hearts. I have been blessed and edified by the things each of you have shared. Thank you!
There is a phrase that stood out to me from Enos. In verse 5, Enos simply says "there came a voice unto me," and then goes onto to write what the Lord told him. But in v. 10, Enos says "the voice of the Lord came into my mind again." This phrase stuck out to me, especially the word 'again,' for this teaches us that Enos didn't really hear an audible sound, but rather both times, he heard the voice of the Lord in his mind, in his heart. I'm very thankful for this gem because it has taught me the manner by which I too can hear the voice of the Lord. If I pray, ponder, and prepare myself spiritually, I too can hear, or rather feel, the voice of the Lord in my heart. I can receive direct revelation and know what the Lord wants me to do this day to serve Him and His children.
ReplyDeleteEnos verse 2 "And I will tell you of the wrestle which I had before God, before I received a remission of my sins." Here he speaks of a wrestle, a struggle, that had to happen before he received a remission of his sins. That shows that it is not an easy thing to bring our will in line with the will of God in order to qualify for that remission of sins. And he doesn't say 'the' remission of sins, but 'a' remission of sins, which indicates that it is not a one time deal and then we are done. No, it is a lifelong struggle, with many instances of needing a remission of sins.
ReplyDeleteIn Enos 2 it says towards the end, "then shall I see his face with pleasure, and he will say unto me: Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared for you in the mansions of my father. Amen." I have often pondered on this statement and on a similar one in Moroni that says, "to meet you before the pleasing bar of the great Jehovah." I just love how it refers to the final judgment as pleasing. The final judgment truly will be a pleasing day for those who are clean through the atonement of Christ. There is no reason to fear it unless we are found guilty for the things that we have done. So repent!! haha
ReplyDeleteOmni 1:2 stands out to me. It would take a lot of integrity for Omni to write that: "I am a wicked man, and I have not kept the statutes and the commandments of the Lord as I ought to have done." He knew what was right because he was taught by his father (parents), yet he was disobedient. Nevertheless, God entrusted him with the plates, to keep them, guard them and pass them on. Omni, being a "wicked man" chose to be obedient to that commandment, and thanks in part to his obedience, we have the Book of Mormon today. He even has a book in the Book of Mormon named after him. It's hard to express exactly what I learn from this, but it made me think of President Hinckley's advice to take a chance on new converts and give them a responsibility. With many assignments, it shouldn't matter how righteous a person is, it gives them the opportunity to be obedient, to progress and bring forth much righteousness. Does anyone get what I'm trying to say? haha. I feel God trusts a lot in us even if we feel we don't deserve it. Through us, he will accomplish his purposes one way or another.
ReplyDeleteGreat, and I think I get what you are trying to say. :)
DeleteEnos 1:23 was a great verse and the part that says "stirring them up continually to keep them in the fear of the Lord" reminds me that sometimes we need more than positive feelings to keep us in line. It has to be more than the feelings of the Holy Ghost, or the love and happiness that comes from acts of service. Constant reminders of possible destruction may be needed to prevent leaving the righteous path. Instead of appealing to the feelings of love and happiness, fear can be a great motivator and if it keeps us from straying then it must be used.
ReplyDeleteSoba Travo....would love to give you credit where it is due, but what name do I know you by?
ReplyDeleteI am going to emphasize a verse very early in this reading. Enos 1:2. This scripture teaches us a very valuable lesson on the timing of the lord. It says,
ReplyDelete"And I will tell you of the wrestle which I had before God, before I received a remission of my sins"
Enos recounts an experience he had going through the repentance process. He "wrestled before the lord, BEFORE," he was forgiven. I interpret his use of the word wrestle as something that was not easy. It took a certain amount of discomfort before he could be right with God. This is true for us as well. The Lord expects us to work towards improving ourselves and becoming perfect. When we stray from that path, he provides a way for us to come back, but it isn't particularly easy; we must work towards it and have our own "wrestle" before the Lord.