Omni 1:26

I was asked by the Sunday School Presidency to share a thought from my Come Follow Me Study in the Book of Mormon this week and decided to do it via video. I had some trouble getting the video to load so I typed out my thoughts from the reading this week.

There was one verse that stood out to me more than any of the others and I have pondered it throughout the week. It felt applicable to me this week in a way that it never has felt before. The verse is Omni 1:26 -

"And now, my beloved brethren, I would that ye should come unto Christ, who is the Holy One of Israel, and partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption. Yea, come unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him, and continue in fasting and praying, and endure to the end; and as the Lord liveth ye will be saved."

I loved this verse so much. The fasting, the praying, the offering our whole souls unto Him. The final testimony of a man who clearly had experience with the blessings of coming unto Christ and who urges us to COME. It reminded me of President Nelson's recent encouragement to us: "I know the great and marvelous blessings that God has in store for those who love Him and serve Him. [...] So, during these uncertian times, be comforted by this promise from the Savior. He said 'I the Lord am bound when ye do what I say.' I promise that joy is always within the reach of everyone who will hear Him and obey his laws."

I believe that one of the biggest blessings we have are the words of the prophets turning us to Christ. Both President Nelson AND Amaleki direct us to come to Christ and both express great blessings the Lord has in store for those who love Him, serve Him, and offer up themselves to Him. Jesus Christ knows us, our Heavenly Parents love us and they aren't surprised by the turn of events in our lives. But if we turn our hearts to heaven, we will receive the blessings they have in store for us.

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Here is the video that I made: https://youtu.be/zyb_Zm1cTbA