June 2, 2005

  • "But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance." (1 Nephi 1:20).

    What is it about the Book of Mormon that makes me connect to it so deeply? Is it that I find myself in it's pages? From the very beginning,
    "I Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many affliction is the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings . . ."

    I am taught that "goodly" refers not only to goodness, but to wealth and capability. Like Nephi, I was born to "goodly" parents, and as a result have received a great education. Like Nephi, I have seen and endured my fair share of trials and afflictions, but I have always been blessed and guided in my life. Since before I can remember I have known the goodness of God, and had a desire for His mysteries.

    This Book does not only tell the story of a family who leaves Jerusalem to cross the sea to the Americas. This Book does not only tell the story of a great people and their dealings with Jesus Christ. This Book does not only tell the story of the fullness of His Gospel. This Book tells my story. Does it tell yours?

    "And it came to pass that I, Nephi, . . . having great desires to know of the mysteries of God, wherefore, I did cry unto the Lord; and behold he did visit me, and did soften my heart that I did believe all the words which had been spoken by my father. . . And I spake unto Sam, making known unto him the things which the Lord had manifested unto me by his Holy Spirit. And it came to pass that he believed in my words." (1 Nephi 2:16-17).

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