27 And it came to pass that when my father beheld the things which were written upon the ball, he did fear and tremble exceedingly, and also my brethren and the sons of Ishmael and our wives.
28 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the pointers which were in the ball, that they did work according to the faith and diligence and heed which we did give unto them.
29 And there was also written upon them a new writing, which was plain to be read, which did give us understanding concerning the ways of the Lord; and it was written and changed from time to time, according to the faith and diligence which we gave unto it. And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things.
It is the last line that I find interesting. "By small things the Lord can bring about great things." What are the small things in my life that have great significance? What are the Liahona's that direct and guide me. One certainly is the direction of a living prophet. Another the scriptures. And finally, the still small voice that inspires and aids in life's decisions.
Alma referred to the Liahona, when he said (Alma 37:45): And now I say, is there not a type in this thing? For just as surely as this director did bring our fathers, by following its course, to the promised land, shall the words of Christ, if we follow their course, carry us beyond this vale of sorrow into a far better land of promise.
Gordon B. Hinckley, the prophet and leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died last night. It is marvelous how the Lord has provided order in the transition of leadership in his Church. President Hinckley will be sorely missed; however, the Lord's kingdom will go forward as Thomas S. Monson now is called as the prophet. The Lord knows who he wants to be his prophet and has preserved Pres. Monson for this purpose.
Read about succession at the following web site:http://www.ldslivingmagazine.com/articles/show/1370
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