This week we Studied Mosiah 27- Alma 7
The Sons of Mosiah and Alma the younger’s conversion it is
one of the most dramatic transformations in the scriptures. These men were idolatrous
and so rebellious. Alma sought to lead men away from the church with flattery. I
think about Alma being the prophet, his own son was being the main adversary of
the Lord along with his friends the sons of Mosiah. How embarrassing to have
his son be the leader of the troublemakers.
When the Angel struck Alma the younger dumb, Alma rejoiced.
Why? Because he had been praying that the he would be brought unto the
knowledge of the truth. He knew that there was something really important
happening. He then turned his efforts along with his people toward fasting and
praying that Alma would speak again. And Alma was born again Mosiah 27:25 “must
be born again” Mosiah 27:31 “Yea every tongue confess before him”. Do we as
parents sometimes pray for a little kick in the pants for our children so that
they can be brought to the truth? I know I have, and I rejoice when the spirit
witnesses the truth of this gospel and strengthens my children’s testimony
through the trials they have experienced. I can understand how Alma must have
felt.
Then these converted young men decide immediately to go and
spread the gospel to the Lamanites. They were full of the joy of the gospel and
they wanted their brethren to have that joy as well. I am inspired by these
events. First the amazing transformation and conversion, then the immediate desire
to share that joy and knowledge with others. That is exactly what we need to
do. When we have an amazing, ah-hah testimony building moment, we need to share
it with those around us. Whether it be in Sacrament on fast and testimony or in
conversations with those we come in contact with. We need to share the joy of
this gospel and the power of the atonement in our lives. I am so grateful for
these ancient words that we can still apply in our lives today. I love this
story and the parallels we can draw from this as well as other examples
throughout the scriptures. We are blessed to have this roadmap if you will, for
us to follow and learn and grow from.
