How much do I value the scriptures? How can I increase my appreciation for the scriptures and my testimony of the importance of scripture study in my life?
The brass plates are so vital to the survival of Lehi's seed that the boys return to Jerusalem and risk their lives to retrieve the plates before the family continues on their journey. When Lehi receives the brass plates, he gives thanks to God and begins to "search them from the beginning." He finds the books of Moses, prophecies of the holy prophets, and a genealogy of his fathers. He is filled with the Spirit and begins to prophesy concerning the record and his seed.
Nephi closes this section by stating that he and his father have "kept the commandments", obtained the records, found them "desirable" and of "great worth" and acknowledges that it was "wisdom in the Lord that we should carry them with us."
Bishop Dean M. Davies observed that "our spirits and souls will be replenished and strengthened by feasting upon the words of Christ...Searching, pondering, and applying the words of Christ as taught in the scriptures will bring wisdom and knowledge beyond our mortal understanding. This will strengthen our commitment and provide the spiritual reserves to do our best in all situations." "A Sure Foundation" April 2013 General Conference
I love the middle of that quote, "wisdom and knowledge beyond our mortal understanding" and the promise of "spiritual reserves." That's what Nephi has. That's what I want.
There's a great Primary song, Scripture Power. Words here. Audio file here.
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