As Alma’s people continued in bondage, the priests of Noah
were set up as their task masters. These
people could understand the language of Alma’s people where the Lamanites could
not. Finding them praying, Amulon, the head
of those priests, made death the penalty for being found praying. They begin praying silently, and as a result,
the Lord strengthened Alma’s people so the burdens felt lighter. They “did submit cheerfully and with patience
to all the will of the Lord” (v. 15).
How did the people of Alma cope under such harsh conditions? We would do well to follow their example:
- They prayed without giving up.
- Instead of their burden changing, the Lord strengthened their ability to cope with it.
- They didn't complain, but submitted cheerfully.
In short, they chose to be happy despite their
problems. Prayer and attitude helped
them to cope. That’s the key: submit cheerfully and patiently to the will
of the Lord – period. Make the best of
it. When we’re cheerful, we’re in a much
better frame of mind to make decisions that can improve, or as in these people's case, escape our situation. And when we’re faithful, the Lord is ready to
help. We should follow His will for us.
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