Do I believe?
Two questions Alma asked the people in Alma 33 when they were upset because they were not allowed to worship in the building they had built:
Alma asked the people if they believe in God?
How do they worship him?
Do you believe the scriptures?
In reading Alma 33 we are told by Alma that if we believe in
God, and believe in the scriptures, that we must also believe that God hears
and answers our prayers. Then he tells
us that we should pray at all times – in our infirmities, trials, as well as
when things are going well. He told them
it is not necessary to have a church building in which to worship, but that our
closets and our secret places can be as effective.
What assurances do I have that this is true? Experience!
As I have implemented the counsel Alma gives, I too know that God hears
and answers our prayers. Does he always
answer them in the way I desire or as soon as I would wish? No.
But I know they will be answered.
I know when we are serving others and we pray for guidance in how to
serve, we are given that guidance.
How? Experience. As Alma preaches in a most beautiful way in
Alma 32, if you have so much as a tiny seed, plant it. Compare the “word” (scriptures) to a
seed. If it is good, it will grow. (Alma 32:28)
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