Reading 1 Nephi 2 this morning, a question stayed with me:
Could I leave my home—everything comfortable—and go into the wilderness?
I’ve done hard things, and I say “stuff” doesn’t matter… but the older I get, the more weight that question carries. Do I really believe it?
Could I have done what was asked—not just of Lehi, but of Sariah?
“And my father dwelt in a tent.”
Such a simple phrase, repeated often. But Sariah dwelt there too.
A tent means only the necessities. No excess. No permanence.
And yet, the Spirit was there.
There is a lesson here!
Nephi shows me what to do when things are hard to understand: he prays.
When others resist—even his own brothers—he chooses faith.
And the Lord blesses him for his faith, diligence, and lowliness of heart.
Lowliness of heart feels like:
- depending on God
- being teachable
- letting go of pride
- having a soft, willing heart
Not weakness—strength that chooses humility.
The promises are clear:
- Keep the commandments → be led and prosper
- Don’t → be cut off from the Lord’s presence
I keep thinking about that tent.
Maybe it’s not about what they lost.
What did they gain? Think about it.
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