Scripture Thought 10/26/08
1 Nephi 2:7
I think this is completely amazing. Lehi has spent the past three days walking long and hard with is family each day. They have probably slept on the ground instead of the comforts of their own beds. The novelty of it probably wore off of his older children with in the first day or so. The traveling probably became a days filled with complaint, disgust, and anger.Yet when they find this secluded valley with a long flowing river through the middle of it, the first thing he does is gather stones, makes and alter, and offers sacrifice in thanks giving. Many may ask what he had to be thankful for. He has left so much behind. I have a feeling that Lehi looked at it differently. He felt he was guided out of Jerusalem for his safety and the protection of his family. He was guided to a valley that was fertile. It was secluded. It would provide for him and his family what they needed to live. He had his family with him. They may not have been happy, but they were together. And finally, there was all the the Lord had revealed to him. He was grateful.The alter is a symbol of mans commitment to God. Lehi was letting the Lord know of his commitment to Him. What alters have we built in our lives? How do we show the Lord our dedication to Him. The alter was built of stone, it was not extreme, rich, or prideful, but represented meekness and humility. It was probably rough around the edges, but put before God to smooth out. What does your alter look like?
I think this is completely amazing. Lehi has spent the past three days walking long and hard with is family each day. They have probably slept on the ground instead of the comforts of their own beds. The novelty of it probably wore off of his older children with in the first day or so. The traveling probably became a days filled with complaint, disgust, and anger.Yet when they find this secluded valley with a long flowing river through the middle of it, the first thing he does is gather stones, makes and alter, and offers sacrifice in thanks giving. Many may ask what he had to be thankful for. He has left so much behind. I have a feeling that Lehi looked at it differently. He felt he was guided out of Jerusalem for his safety and the protection of his family. He was guided to a valley that was fertile. It was secluded. It would provide for him and his family what they needed to live. He had his family with him. They may not have been happy, but they were together. And finally, there was all the the Lord had revealed to him. He was grateful.The alter is a symbol of mans commitment to God. Lehi was letting the Lord know of his commitment to Him. What alters have we built in our lives? How do we show the Lord our dedication to Him. The alter was built of stone, it was not extreme, rich, or prideful, but represented meekness and humility. It was probably rough around the edges, but put before God to smooth out. What does your alter look like?
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