In the Old Testament I read about how the Lord would put into the mouth of Jeremiah what he should say. He had no reason to fear the people, for the Lord would guide him as to what to speak. If we will atune ourselves to the Spirit, the Lord will likewise help us to know what words to speak and what would be the best thing to say to people. Jer. 1:7-9 "But the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak. Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord. Then the Lord put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the Lord said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth."
In the Book of Mormon we read again about how it doesn't take many years for a righteous people to turn to wickedness, and how it's like a sow wallowing in the mire. Nephi did his best to preach to the people and call them to repentance, but few of them would listen to him. Even though he had great power from God and performed mighty miracles and was ministered to by angels, it made most of the people angry. However, a few of the people were truly converted and went forth likewise performing miracles among the people. 3 Ne. 7: 8, 15-22 "And thus six years had not passed away since the more part of the people had turned from their righteousness, like the dog to his vomit, or like the sow to her wallowing in the mire. And it came to pass that Nephi—having been visited by angels and also the voice of the Lord, therefore having seen angels, and being eye-witness, and having had power given unto him that he might know concerning the ministry of Christ, and also being eye-witness to their quick return from righteousness unto their wickedness and abominations; Therefore, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts and the blindness of their minds—went forth among them in that same year, and began to testify, boldly, repentance and remission of sins through faith on the Lord Jesus Christ. And he did minister many things unto them; and all of them cannot be written, and a part of them would not suffice, therefore they are not written in this book. And Nephi did minister with power and with great authority. And it came to pass that they were angry with him, even because he had greater power than they, for it were not possible that they could disbelieve his words, for so great was his faith on the Lord Jesus Christ that angels did minister unto him daily. And in the name of Jesus did he cast out devils and unclean spirits; and even his brother did he raise from the dead, after he had been stoned and suffered death by the people. And the people saw it, and did witness of it, and were angry with him because of his power; and he did also do many more miracles, in the sight of the people, in the name of Jesus. And it came to pass that the thirty and first year did pass away, and there were but few who were converted unto the Lord; but as many as were converted did truly signify unto the people that they had been visited by the power and Spirit of God, which was in Jesus Christ, in whom they believed. And as many as had devils cast out from them, and were healed of their sicknesses and their infirmities, did truly manifest unto the people that they had been wrought upon by the Spirit of God, and had been healed; and they did show forth signs also and did do some miracles among the people."
A verse with a thought booklet warns us to be careful and watch out for the attacks of Satan, who is our great enemy. He prowls around like a hungry, roaring lion looking for victims to tear apart. The story is told of a woman who always looked for the positive in everyone and had nothing but good to say about all. One day someone thought they'd come up with the perfect name that she wouldn't be able to find anything good to say about--Satan! But her immediate response was, "He's a hard worker." Indeed, he is! He works hard to destroy us. And we need to work hard to not fall prey to him. Indeed, we need to work like the devil to outwork the devil! 1 Pet. 5: 8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
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