Daily Thoughts

In the Book of Mormon we read that a battle resulted in Pahoran regaining his judgment seat. Pachus, who had lead the rebellion, was killed and his men were taken prisoners. Those who refused to fight for freedom were executed. Freedom was restored and provisions and men were sent to the armies of Lehi and Teancum.   Alma 62:7-13 "And it came to pass that Moroni and Pahoran went down with their armies into the land of Zarahemla, and went forth against the city, and did meet the men of Pachus, insomuch that they did come to battle.  And behold, Pachus was slain and his men were taken prisoners, and Pahoran was restored to his judgment-seat.  And the men of Pachus received their trial, according to the law, and also those king-men who had been taken and cast into prison; and they were executed according to the law; yea, those men of Pachus and those king-men, whosoever would not take up arms in the defence of their country, but would fight against it, were put to death. And thus it became expedient that this law should be strictly observed for the safety of their country; yea, and whosoever was found denying their freedom was speedily executed according to the law.  And thus ended the thirtieth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi; Moroni and Pahoran having restored peace to the land of Zarahemla, among their own people, having inflicted death upon all those who were not true to the cause of freedom. And it came to pass in the commencement of the thirty and first year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, Moroni immediately caused that provisions should be sent, and also an army of six thousand men should be sent unto Helaman, to assist him in preserving that part of the land. And he also caused that an army of six thousand men, with a sufficient quantity of food, should be sent to the armies of Lehi and Teancum. And it came to pass that this was done to fortify the land against the Lamanites."

In the New Testament we read that the Lord chastens those He loves, and calls them to repentance. He stands at the door and knocks and if we will open the door, He will come and dine with us. If we overcome, we will be granted to sit with Him in His throne, just like He sat with His Father in His throne.   Revelation 3:19-21 "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.  Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.  To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne."

A verse with a thought booklet tells us to love the law and meditate upon it all the day.  Psalm 119:97 "O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day."