48 And now it came to pass that when I had spoken these words they were angry with me, and were desirous to throw me into the depths of the sea; and as they came forth to lay their hands upon me I spake unto them, saying: In the name of the Almighty God, I command you that ye touch me not, for I am filled with the power of God, even unto the consuming of my flesh; and whoso shall lay his hands upon me shall wither even as a dried reed; and he shall be as naught before the power of God, for God shall smite him.
When we are being attacked by people who seem powerful, we can take courage from the knowledge that God is far more powerful than they and can protect us miraculously. This is obviously only one scene from the life of Nephi, and there were other times when his brothers did touch him. But this scene illustrates God’s power to protect His servants, and it reminds me of similar protection given to the prophet Abinadi in King Noah’s court (Mosiah 13:1-5) and Joseph Smith in a jail in Richmond, Missouri (Carlos E. Asay, “Be Men,” General Conference, April 1992).
Today, I will remember that God can protect me from harm. I will put my trust in Him and will not allow myself to be intimidated by people who seem to be powerful in worldly terms.
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