Daily Thoughts

In the Book of Mormon we read that Moroni put an end to the kingmen and their stubbornness and pride. Because Moroni had had to deal with the contentions among his own people, he was not sufficiently prepared for Amalickiah who was able to take possession of the city of Moroni and many other cities.   Alma 51:21-26 "And thus Moroni put an end to those king-men, that there were not any known by the appellation of king-men; and thus he put an end to the stubbornness and the pride of those people who professed the blood of nobility; but they were brought down to humble themselves like unto their brethren, and to fight valiantly for their freedom from bondage. 2 Behold, it came to pass that while Moroni was thus breaking down the wars and contentions among his own people, and subjecting them to peace and civilization, and making regulations to prepare for war against the Lamanites, behold, the Lamanites had come into the land of Moroni, which was in the borders by the seashore. And it came to pass that the Nephites were not sufficiently strong in the city of Moroni; therefore Amalickiah did drive them, slaying many. And it came to pass that Amalickiah took possession of the city, yea, possession of all their fortifications.  And those who fled out of the city of Moroni came to the city of Nephihah; and also the people of the city of Lehi gathered themselves together, and made preparations and were ready to receive the Lamanites to battle.  But it came to pass that Amalickiah would not suffer the Lamanites to go against the city of Nephihah to battle, but kept them down by the seashore, leaving men in every city to maintain and defend it. And thus he went on, taking possession of many cities, the city of Nephihah, and the city of Lehi, and the city of Morianton, and the city of Omner, and the city of Gid, and the city of Mulek, all of which were on the east borders by the seashore."

In the New Testament we read that the gospel is not of human origin.  It came through revelation from God.  Galatians 1:11-12 "But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.  For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ."

Some scriptures with a thought booklet tell of how an angel told Mary she would conceive and bear a son who would be called Jesus.  She asked how that would be possible, since she was a virgin.  The angel had told her something that seemed impossible to her.  Sometimes God tells us things that do seem impossible, but with Him, all things are possible, and we need to trust in Him.  God told Noah to build an ark before it even started raining.  He told Gideon to leave soldiers behind before they went into a fierce battle.  If God's instructions seem strange to us, we need to put aside our doubts and trust in Him.  He can, indeed, do the impossible.  Luke 1:31-35 "And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.  He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:  And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.  Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God."