1 Ne 16:10 What did the Liahona do?
All are familiar with the use of the
Liahona as a compass and director that worked upon faith. However, we sometimes
forget that there were writings on the Liahona which changed from time to time.
Nephi doesn’t share the meaning of these writings which came directly from the
Lord. He does not include them because of their spiritual and sacred nature.
They were not directions to go in the wilderness, that was what the spindles
were for. These writings were holy and sacred words which did give us understanding
concerning the ways of the Lord (v. 29).
1 Ne 16:10 Why don’t we get a
Liahona—to guide us through our spiritual wilderness?
Thomas S. Monson
“If
man can invent sonar to warn against disaster, and if he can invent whiskers to
put on automobile fenders for the protection of white sidewall tires, doesn't
it sound reasonable that the Lord would place a warning device within His
children, to warn us when we are on a detour, away from His pathway? I bear you
my testimony today that we have a guiding light. It is foolproof if we will but
use it. It is known, as you know and as I know, as the Holy Ghost-the still
small voice.” (BYU Speeches of the Year, Nov. 5, 1963, p.4)
Thomas
S. Monson
“The same Lord who provided a Liahona
for Lehi provides for you and for me today a rare and valuable gift to give
direction to our lives, to mark the hazards to our safety, and to chart the
way, even safe passage—not to a promised land, but to our heavenly home. The
gift to which I refer is known as a patriarchal blessing. Every worthy member
of the Church is entitled to receive such a precious and priceless personal
treasure.” (Live the Good Life, p. 36 - 37.)