2 Nephi 27

I love this chapter!  I can see clearly see the things being talked about in our day, i.e. the darkness and apostasy, the Book of Mormon coming forth.  I love the first verse where it uses the phrase “. . . drunken with iniquity and all manner of abominations”.  Have you seen a drunken man or woman?  They have absolutely no sense of value at all.  Their mouths are incontinent and they say the stupidest things. 

Verse 2 – Have we not seen the hand of the Lord just recently in the earthquakes, storms and fires?

The wicked are in a spirit of a deep sleep (v5) and have closed their eyes and rejected the words of the prophets.  They just don’t get it!

Verse 11 – I love this thought “the power of Christ”.  What is the power of Christ?  For one, he is all powerful and can do anything.  He created the world.  He created us.  We can tap into that power through prayer as we serve him in the work of saving his children.  I have experienced this myself this week as I have prayed harder than ever in my life for the same thing – that the presidents in my YSA stake will have his guidance as they figure out their visiting teaching.  I have already heard of amazing experiences these young women have had.  I know it is a direct result of the prayer we have given in their behalf.  We have tapped into the “power of Christ”.  In verse 20 it says “. . . I am able to do mine own work. . .”  This is so very true.  He does it through us as we turn to him for guidance.  I testify this is so very true.  I love the Savior and his promises are sure.  We just have to do our part to get to that point.  We also need to remember that the Lord has given us our agency – to choose.