December 5, 2010

Tonight I read Alma 56:17-57, the rest of the account of Helaman and his stripling warriors. I like the courage in this story. First of all, the courage of Helaman's army to basically act as bait to lure out the largest army of the Lamanites after them. They must have been so exhausted having to march to stay ahead of that army for two days. Then on the third day when they realized the Lamanites had stopped following them, they had a choice to make as to whether or not to turn around and go fight the Lamanites. I admire their faith and courage in making the decision to turn around and face their enemy. They had complete trust and faith in God, knowing that "if they did not doubt, God would deliver them." And sure enough, their faith must have been mighty because they won that battle against the Lamanites without a single of those young Ammonites being killed! Their example of faith in the face of a very potentially scary situation is a wonderful one and one that I hope to always remember and apply in my own life. When faced with challenges, I hope to say, as they did, "if I do not doubt, God will deliver me." And I believe He will always deliver me according to my faith.