Scripture Thought
1 Nephi 8:2
Is there a difference between a dream and a vision? I have wondered about this. Lehi first talks about having a dream, but then a vision opens up to him. We know that his sons thought he was a visionary man. I have a feeling that a dream is something being revealed to you. It may come at night, it may come during the day. You many find yourself understanding the Lord's communication more fully.
What this dream an impression that Lehi received from the Holy Ghost that allowed him to make this analogy? Or was it more? We then read that he had also seen a vision.
Vision implies that he sees something or that he was visited. We see that an angel came to him. The question is why? What this something he had been praying about? Was he pondering the events of life and trying to figure them out? Was it the great concern he had over the contention within his family? Was it his desire to help his children understand what he knew? All these questions come to mind as I ponder my own personal life.
I know how I feel about my family and what I want for them. I spend a great deal of time pondering how I can help them learn, understand, and apply the things that I understand or see. When I see the contention in my own home, among my own children, or family, I find myself wondering how I can help them see. I try to see the point of contention from all view point and then ask how I can help other see it from the same direction.
There are so many questions and concerns. Sometimes it is a little overwhelming. It is then that I find myself on my knees in conversation with the Lord. As I am prepared , I receive answers. Sometimes the answers do not come right away. I have learned that I must trust in the Lord and keep moving forward. I can't let the worries, concerns, fears, or doubts hold me back. I must keep going. When I do, I find that many of those doubts and fears go away. The concerns are still there, but I don't fear them any more. I know that the Lord will guide me as I am worthy and steadfast. I know that his wisdom is greater than my own.
Little by Little, Line upon Line, Day by day, Step by Step. We just hold to the rod and keep moving forward.
Is there a difference between a dream and a vision? I have wondered about this. Lehi first talks about having a dream, but then a vision opens up to him. We know that his sons thought he was a visionary man. I have a feeling that a dream is something being revealed to you. It may come at night, it may come during the day. You many find yourself understanding the Lord's communication more fully.
What this dream an impression that Lehi received from the Holy Ghost that allowed him to make this analogy? Or was it more? We then read that he had also seen a vision.
Vision implies that he sees something or that he was visited. We see that an angel came to him. The question is why? What this something he had been praying about? Was he pondering the events of life and trying to figure them out? Was it the great concern he had over the contention within his family? Was it his desire to help his children understand what he knew? All these questions come to mind as I ponder my own personal life.
I know how I feel about my family and what I want for them. I spend a great deal of time pondering how I can help them learn, understand, and apply the things that I understand or see. When I see the contention in my own home, among my own children, or family, I find myself wondering how I can help them see. I try to see the point of contention from all view point and then ask how I can help other see it from the same direction.
There are so many questions and concerns. Sometimes it is a little overwhelming. It is then that I find myself on my knees in conversation with the Lord. As I am prepared , I receive answers. Sometimes the answers do not come right away. I have learned that I must trust in the Lord and keep moving forward. I can't let the worries, concerns, fears, or doubts hold me back. I must keep going. When I do, I find that many of those doubts and fears go away. The concerns are still there, but I don't fear them any more. I know that the Lord will guide me as I am worthy and steadfast. I know that his wisdom is greater than my own.
Little by Little, Line upon Line, Day by day, Step by Step. We just hold to the rod and keep moving forward.
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