3 Nephi 28
This chapter reads like a movie script. I love it and ponder the possibilities of accidentally crossing path of one of the three Nephites who was given the blessing of never tasting death. Nine of the twelve desired to live to the age of man (72) and then come quickly to the kingdom where Jesus would be. Jesus said “and with me ye shall find rest” (v3). What a promise! Both of them actually.
What am I to learn from this chapter? It’s not there just to entertain me, though it does that. Again, twice Jesus says “What is it that ye desire of me?” When the three apostles didn’t immediately answer, he knew their thoughts. (v6) Perhaps it is this: I need to pray that I might have the spirit of discernment to know the needs of others, that when I ask if I can do something, I might know the answer before it is given – and especially if it is not. That would be a beautiful gift to have. Hmmmm, I believe it is called the Spirit. Maybe I need to trust more that I have that spirit with me and then move more quickly when I am given a prompting.
In verse 34 it says “And wo be unto him that will not hearken unto the words of Jesus, and also to them whom he hath chosen and sent among them; for whoso receiveth not the words of Jesus and the words of those whom he hath sent receiveth not him; and therefore he will not receive them at the last day;. . .” The Savior has chosen the apostles to teach among the people – me. I need to be certain to follow their guidance and counsel. AKA read, reread the conference sessions of the Ensign. This is a hit and miss for me, but there seems to be so many things I need to be reading.
So, what will I improve after today’s time in my scriptures? I think I’ll go find a conference talk to read.
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