"And it came to pass in the eleventh year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, on the fifth day of the second month, there having been much peace in the land of Zarahemla, there having been no wars nor contentions for a certain number of years, even until the fifth day of the second month in the eleventh year, there was a cry of war heard throughout the land.
Therefore, he that had been appointed chief captain over the armies of the Nephities, (and his name was Zoram, and he had two sons, Lehi and Aha) - now Zoram and his two sons, knowing that Alma was high priest over the church, and having heard that he had the spirit of prophecy, therefore they went unto him and desired of him to know whither the Lord would that they should go into the wilderness in search of their brethren, who had been taken captive by the Lamanites.
And it came to pass that Alma inquired of the Lord concerning the matter. And Alma returned and said unto them: Behold, the Lamanites will cross the river Sidon in the south wilderness, away up beyond the borders of the land of Manti. And behold there shall ye meet them, and the east of the river Sidon, and there the Lord will deliver unto thee thy brethren who have been taken captive by the Lamanites."
As I was reading this I pondered on the peace the world knew before this pandemic hit. Yes, we had contentions but there were no wars. Then out of no where this plague was released on the entire world. It has been a battle against the spread, cure, and now people battling against each other on how to handle it. I then thought how amazing it would be if someone asked President Russell M. Nelson, a prophet of God, how to end this? He is a trained doctor after all.
I reflected on how Zoram and his sons knew Alma had the spirit of prophecy, for he had foretold the very destruction of the city and people of Ammonihah. They turned to a prophet to understand the will of the Lord and where they should go to rescue their brethren that were being held captive. Well that sounds like us. The impression came to me to see if President Nelson had made any prophesies on plagues or destruction before this. I got on the church website to look and that search didn't happen. For I found his latest message on the home page, "President Nelson Urges Caution amid COVID-19 Pandemic". Those words are his counsel from the Lord - Be Cautious.
These are the messages that stood out to me in his video.
"We will continue to be prayerful and proceed with an abundance of caution..
As we cautiously move forward to a more normal way of life...
We will clearly communicate, step by step, when and were such gatherings and other church sponsored activities maybe resumed.
Meanwhile, we rejoice in the peace that radiates from the Lord Jesus Christ. It will continue to fill us with hope and joy. Our Heavenly Father and his Beloved Son love us, are aware of us and will bless each of us. I love you, dear brothers and sisters, and assure you that wonderful days are ahead. Our commitment to follow the Lord is everlasting.”
I looked at some earlier articles and found this same counsel of caution.
Church leaders will continue to exercise an abundance of caution
Moving forward in all areas of the world with ample caution
take necessary precautions to protect themselves and others
In exceptional times, .... while exercising necessary precautions
After taking every necessary precaution
closely monitored and approached with caution
It made me remember a word in a verse that I highlighted this morning. It was the qualifier for those that would be burned up - the proud. Pride is the door that opens to all sorts of wickedness.
"For behold, the day cometh that shall burn as an oven, and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly shall burn as stubble; for they that come shall burn them, saith the Lord of Hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch."
(Joseph Smith-History 1:37) (Malachi 4:1)
It is the proud that also will not listen to the prophet and use an abundance of caution during these trying days ahead.
Day 1874
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