Comfort in Serving

2 Nephi 16 & 17

Isaiah is still being quoted. Chapter 16 prophesies of the coming of Christ. Chapter 17 talks about the waring in the last days.

It continues to be a struggle for me to understand these chapters and that makes me sad. However, I get the gist of what it is I'm reading because of a few phrases I've been told to watch for in the Book of Mormon and specifically these Isaiah chapters. When we read “in that day”, it is speaking about the last days – our days. Chapter 17 is talking about the wars that will be waged in the latter days.

As I am reading this morning, I noticed that the Lord (Vs 18) shall “hiss” for the fly and the bee. Now these are pretty small and somewhat insignificant creatures, yet they are who the Savior calls to fight the battle. They come and are sent to desolate valleys. Could this mean missionaries are sent to far away countries to preach the gospel? I'm guessing.

I'm sad I'm not better at this, but I will say this much. The more I read it, the more I think I might understand. I actually read Chapter 17 twice this morning. Once on my iPad and once out of my scriptures which have markings from classes I've taken and when I used my “Understanding Isaiah” book. Although there is much I miss, I do understand that the last days – our days – are going to be filled with war among nations and within nations. Such a comforting thought. NOT! The real comfort comes in staying on the Lord's errand.   

Just as a footnote.  When I post each day, I notice someone is looking at these posts.  Oh how I wish I could get a conversation going.  Am I making any sense?  Or is this nonsense?  I know (or at least I think) I have a brother and mother who check in regularly.  But there are more.  Let me know who you are.