A Better Disciple of Christ

In my learning this week I picked up some very good insight into being a better disciple of Christ as the title of this post suggests. I’ve know for a while that there are some changes that I need to make concerning this. Thankfully in my Book of Mormon class I have found a way to become more accountable for my language. But this just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

While reading the Book of Mormon this week I’ve learned a few things. I pray that I can have the faith, understanding, and courage that Nephi had. He never questioned anything that he was charged to do concerning the Lord or his family. I hope I will someday have unwavering faith to do only what is right.

Another quality that I recognized while reading the scriptures this week, was how in spite of all the afflictions that Nephi was enduring during while tied up on the ship to the promise land, he was still in an attitude of praising Heavenly Father. During this time he was tied up by his brothers and left for dead. For many days the ship they were on was being tossed about because of the large storm that had formed after Nephi was tied up. The Liahona, the “spiritual compass” would no longer lead them in the right direction because it worked off of the faith and actions of the people on board.

At one point Nephi fears that everyone on board will be destroyed because of the storm. By nothing short of a miracle, Nephi’s brothers Laman and Lemuel are convinced that what they were doing was wrong. After this, they untied Nephi. Now, at this point I would be reaching for something to hit my brothers for what they had done to me. Please keep in mind that I’m a convert. I was expecting Nephi to be furious. But I was surprisingly and thankfully proven wrong. When Nephi was set free, the first thing he did was to get the Liahona back in working condition and steered the course to the promised land.

Nephi didn't let his anger get the best of him because he knew that it wouldn't serve anybody. Not even his own natural desires. I commend him for this. I too wish to be slow to anger and quick to praise Heavenly Father, in during my trials. For I know that it is through my trials that I’m allowed to grow.