Ether 7

Those who have read Ether 7 know that it isn't the most spiritually uplifting chapter in all of the Book of Mormon. This chapter recounts the dissensions among family members, vying for the kingdom. Although there are many parallels one can make concerning family dissensions, what was interesting to me was how merciful the Lord is. Amongst all of the fighting, the Lord sent prophets to teach them the true gospel. (v. 23) Even in our times of trouble, the Lord ALWAYS prepares a way for our our escape. In this case, even though fighting was all around them, those that had faith in what the prophets were teaching and repented, "the Lord did spare them." (v. 26) If we listen to the prophets, keep our covenants, and endure to the end, Heavenly Father will "spare" us. Let us spiritually prepare ourselves mentally and spiritually to hear the prophet's voice in a couple weeks at General Conference.