Lehi’s Dream
It
would seem to me that this chapter is a call to parents. Nephi teaches us through his father’s dream
that the things we experience as parents who are trying hard to live as the
Savior would have us live are not only natural, but that we are encouraged to
act on those feelings.
In
verse five, it would seem that the guide to Lehi’s dream is the Savior. I read the footnote to Daniel 10:2-12 and it
is even more clear that it is the Savior.
That said, it’s interesting to note that in verses 7-8, Lehi is taken
through a dark and dreary place. Why
would that be? I think it is important
that each of us have the experience of a dark and dreary place so we know how
horrible it is. Also, I think we need to
show to the Lord that we will call on His name and follow Him.
In
the end of Lehi’s dream, he is calling to Laman and Lemuel to come partake of
the fruit and to keep the commandments.
I think this is an area where we must improve. Although we love our wandering children, we
don’t remind them enough (according to this dream) that they are in trouble and
need to keep the commandments. There is
a reason for this. They wouldn’t
listen! So do we keep nagging? Or do we just keep loving them and hope they
will want to come closer to the fire that warms our souls? I wish I had the answer to that question.
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