Verse thirty says that "an exceedinly great many (people) do stumble, yea, insomuch that Satan hath great power over them." It seems like a really harsh verse, but people do stumble. I sometimes think that my life is one great big motion of tripping. But the thing is, we have to realize that all things will work out for the good. The Lord is aware of our every day struggles and He wants to help us return to him.
Later in the chapter, in verse thirty-two, there is a promise for people who do stumble. "Neither will the Lord God suffer that the Gentiles shall forever remain in that awful state of blindness . . ." This offers great comfort because the Lord will never allow anyone to remain blind as along as they are reaching for him.
Another verse that really made me stop and think was verse thrity-seven. It talks about how the people who are bringing forth Zion are blessed. I don't think I am doing anything to bring forth Zion and I wondered how I could do more. I think the most I can do is teach my children how to live in righteousness. In order to do that, I have to be righteous myself.
In the same verse, there is a beautiful saying. " . . . and whoso shall publish peace, yea, tidings of great joy, how beautiful upon the mountains shall they be." I think of Pastor and how too often we fight. The home should be a place where we can publish peace and I know that I need to work on being a better wife and mother.
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