Today's Favorite Verse: Mosiah 27:23-24
"And it came to pass after they had fasted and prayed for the space of two days and two nights, the limbs of Alma received their strength, and he stood up and began to speak unto them, bidding them to be of good comfort.
For, said he, I have repented of my sins, and have been redeemed of the Lord; behold I am born of the Spirit."
The chapter speaks to the righteous prayers of a parent for their child. For the saints coming together to fast and pray for that mighty change of heart. That the Lord does answer prayers and will soften the heart of those that oppress his saints. That no matter the wrong they may do he will forgive them. That through the spirit a soul can be born again.
Alma the younger and the sons of Mosiah had the best parents anyone could have. Yet, they had turned from God and went about to destroy the church. In a powerful way, very similar to the conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus, an angel appears to them. He tells them the Lord has heard the prayers of the people and his servant Alma. They have prayed with faith that they would be brought to a knowledge of the truth. The angel came to convince them of the power and authority of God. That his servants prayers would be answered according to their faith, even if they would be cast off.
Alma the younger is struck dumb and loses his strength. For two days he lays in that condition. Giving him a chance to repent of his sins and be born again. What joy this must have brought to his father. What hope it gives to all of us that have wayward children. We can never give up. We never know when the Lord will see fit to soften their hearts and bring them to a knowledge of the truth. It is never to late for anyone to repent.
Day 272 Tami Fitzgerald Harris
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