God helped Moses, Nephi, and the Jaredites all to cross large bodies of water. He helped them each in a different way, tailored to their needs and circumstances. God will always provide a way for us to accomplish His purposes, but it isn't always the same way, so we need to be adaptable.
Called, Chosen, and Faithful
Those who are with the Savior at His Second Coming will be "called, chosen, and faithful." We have all been called. By humbling ourselves and exercising faith, we can be chosen. When we act consistently with the call over time, we demonstrate faithfulness
Zoram
Zoram's life was disrupted instantly, in the middle of the night. To his credit, he adapted to his new circumstances and became a great friend to Nephi. When our circumstances change, we can follow Zoram's example of adaptability and resilience.
“Our Constant Companion”
As Nephi entered the city of Jerusalem at night to make a third attempt to obtain the brass plates, he didn't know what he would do. He simply said that he was led by the Spirit. Like Nephi, we need the guiding and comforting influence of the Holy Ghost.
“What Great Things”
Knowing what the Lord has done for prior generations can help us in 3 ways: 1. It provides a foundation for our faith. 2. It helps us recognize that apparently small miracles may be larger than we realize. 3. It keeps us humble and grateful.
Where Is He?
What did the wise men know? They knew they had seen a star, which indicated that the Messiah had been born. They didn't know exactly where to find him. But they were willing to exercise faith, acting on the knowledge they had and trusting God to send more
Where It Listeth
Nicodemus was tentative and cautious. Jesus taught him that people who are born of the Spirit exercise faith. They don't have to know everything before they are willing to do something. Like Nephi, they embrace uncertainty and move forward.
“Revive Thy Work”
God is unchanging. Therefore, if He performed miracles in the past, he can perform miracles today. This is a core message of the Book of Mormon. Nephi repeatedly appeals to scriptural accounts of miracles as evidence that his family can expect miracles in their lives. "The Lord is able to deliver us, even as our fathers, and... Continue Reading →
A Lamp Unto My Feet
Based on: Psalm 119:105 Core message: God sometimes lights the path just in front of our feet, showing us only the next step we should take. Related Book of Mormon passage: 1 Nephi 4:6
The Lion and the Bear
An awareness of prior miracles we have experienced can strengthen our faith to meet new challenges. When David saw his compatriots cowering before the giant Goliath, he was perplexed and disappointed. As he explained to King Saul, he had no doubt that he could defeat the giant with God's help: Thy servant kept his father’s... Continue Reading →