Alma 58 – The army of Helaman is in dire need of help from the government. Very little comes; but they don’t murmur. They have amazing faith in the prophecies and their cause – that of defending what is theirs.
Helaman has a strategy (inspiration) to send two groups of men to hide – one on the right; the other left, while he moves the majority of his men into the wilderness. The Lamanites follow them in hot pursuit. They stop to sleep assuming the Nephites will do the same. Helaman’s army forgoes sleep and march in the night time toward the city Manti. The Nephites regained that city without the shedding of blood!
They were still in need of support, however. I really like how they handled their trials and there is much to be learned. Verse 40 gives a checklist:
- Stood fast (in liberty and freedom from God)
- Strict to remember God every day
- Observed to keep statutes, judgments and commandments – continually
- Faith in prophecies
- V35 – They did NOT murmur
- V37 – Trusted God
I’m not certain where we have gotten the idea that life is supposed to be easy. We know we are on this earth to be tested. Easy is not a test. Why do some complain when things get a little tough? Why do some fall away or turn against the Lord?
The Strippling Warriors give an excellent formula for staying strong. Who doesn’t want to be strong? We must learn not to murmur. The bikers’ mantra is “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
How do we stand fast in liberty? Might this mean political awareness and involvement in the process of electing our community and nation’s leaders?
Strict in remembering God? Daily scriptures (reading the messages from God), and prayer (praying for guidance).
Trust God. He has a plan for each one of us. He did not send us here to fail. Follow this example and we too can be victorious and strong!
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