In Moses 1, God the Father speaks with Moses face to face, declares His Only Begotten, and shows Moses the earth—and all its people. Moses also encounters Satan, who has no glory. I find myself wondering whether this sweeping vision hints at what the earth may someday become after it is changed into a Urim and Thummim. I don’t know the answer, but the question stays with me. The main point of this encounter was to let Moses know he was part of the Lord's plan and that he is a son of God. This came in handy when Satan tried to tempt Moses to worship him. He had NO glory.
As I read Moses 2, I slowed down, unsure at times whether the “God” speaking is the Father or the Son. We’re told the Only Begotten was with Him, and that man was created in the image of both. All things were created spiritually before they were created physically. Adam names the animals before Eve is given to him—whom he also names. Familiar temple language appears here, and reading it carefully, at my own pace, felt like a quiet blessing.
After Fast and Testimony meeting yesterday, I felt impressed to read the Book of Mormon more quickly than I ever have. I’ve set a goal to read it in three months or less. I started in 1 Nephi 4 and am already enjoying the continuity of the record.
Lehi’s vision of the Tree of Life gives me hope. Despite the wandering hearts of some of my children, I’m reminded that the Lord knows all things from beginning to end. My work is to love my family and keep the covenants I’ve made. The rest is in His hands (see 1 Nephi 11:17).
I reflected today on my role as a mother and grandmother. I did the best I knew how with what I had. Some of my children and grandchildren don’t yet understand who they are or why they are here. Still, I trust that the Lord knows them. When the time is right, they will ask the right question—and God will answer them in a language they understand.
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