Friday, February 17, 2006

Following Christ Into the Waste (1 Nephi 8:5-7)

Several years ago, a friend pointed out something interesting in these verses. This is Lehi’s dream. In the beginning of this dream, Lehi sees a man in a white robe—representing Christ—who told Lehi to follow Him. So Lehi does.

And where does he end up? In a dark and dreary waste!

We don’t expect that do we? I know I never did. When I follow Christ, life is ‘supposed’ to be happiness and light. The struggle is over and life is easier, better. Ha! Following Christ is like taking a ride on the wildest roller coaster imaginable—and then some.

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