Scripture Thought
1 Nephi 8:36-38
When I read these verses, I wonder what was going through Lehi's head. How long had they been in the wilderness? Was this message delivered to just Lehi's children or was it shared among the entire group? There is no mention of the rest of the party in the dream. So, what was going through his head?
It almost sounds like one big hurrah for Lehi. Is he worried that his children were now married and going to run off on their own, so he wanted to share his witness with them one more time before they did? It just reiterates to me again how important family is. Lehi wanted them to enjoy all the blessings and benefits that come through living the gospel. He pleads and exhorts with the loving, tender kindness of a parent.
He wants them to see as he sees, feel as he feels, and know what he knows. Yet, he also knows that he cannot force them. He knew that they had agency. Did he tell them this? Did he plea with them to re-apply the teachings to their lives? Did he exhort them with all the energies of his soul to come unto Christ?
That is what it feels like to me. I get the impression that he is telling them they are men. He is concerned for their welfare and the welfare of their wives and children. He wants them to understand that he has done all that he can do. He is not going to change. He is firm in his beliefs. Now, it is up to them to carry on.
He preaches the gospel to them and prophesies what will happen to them if they do or don't keep and live the commandments of God. Then he releases them and says, you are adults, you have been taught,, you know what is right, the rest is up to you.
How old do you think they were? How hard was it for him to stop? I don't think he ever stopped being a parent. I don't believe he ever stopped worrying about them. However, he knew it was time for them to fly on the wings of their own testimonies. He was giving his final counsel before the left the nest.
So, are you flying solo? Are you ready to do so? Are you able to fly on the wings of your own testimony? Where is it taking you?
When I read these verses, I wonder what was going through Lehi's head. How long had they been in the wilderness? Was this message delivered to just Lehi's children or was it shared among the entire group? There is no mention of the rest of the party in the dream. So, what was going through his head?
It almost sounds like one big hurrah for Lehi. Is he worried that his children were now married and going to run off on their own, so he wanted to share his witness with them one more time before they did? It just reiterates to me again how important family is. Lehi wanted them to enjoy all the blessings and benefits that come through living the gospel. He pleads and exhorts with the loving, tender kindness of a parent.
He wants them to see as he sees, feel as he feels, and know what he knows. Yet, he also knows that he cannot force them. He knew that they had agency. Did he tell them this? Did he plea with them to re-apply the teachings to their lives? Did he exhort them with all the energies of his soul to come unto Christ?
That is what it feels like to me. I get the impression that he is telling them they are men. He is concerned for their welfare and the welfare of their wives and children. He wants them to understand that he has done all that he can do. He is not going to change. He is firm in his beliefs. Now, it is up to them to carry on.
He preaches the gospel to them and prophesies what will happen to them if they do or don't keep and live the commandments of God. Then he releases them and says, you are adults, you have been taught,, you know what is right, the rest is up to you.
How old do you think they were? How hard was it for him to stop? I don't think he ever stopped being a parent. I don't believe he ever stopped worrying about them. However, he knew it was time for them to fly on the wings of their own testimonies. He was giving his final counsel before the left the nest.
So, are you flying solo? Are you ready to do so? Are you able to fly on the wings of your own testimony? Where is it taking you?
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