October 8, 2010

I read Alma 32:26-43. These are, most definitely, some of the most beautiful verses of scripture to me. I really love these verses. They describe so beautifully how to exercise faith in an "experiment upon the word," to see if the word is good. Alma compares the word to a seed. One must "make a place" in their heart for the seed to be planted. If it grows you can know it is good. But that isn't the end, and this is the part that really stood out to me as I read. I have to continue to nourish the tree as it grows. If it dies because of the heat of the sun, it's not because the seed wasn't good, it's because my ground was barren. This is the state I am in with my faith now: I know the seed is good. It's growing and my faith is strengthening. My focus is on nourishing my faith every day. I want to partake of that fruit which is desirable above all else. I want to taste it. My tree of faith will only bear that fruit if I continue to nurture it and provide it nourishment. These verses are so beautiful. One day I would like to have them memorized and totally, unforgettably imprinted on my heart. I know the teachings of these verses certainly already is.