I pondered the words of Nephi as he quoted Isaiah in 2 Nephi 12:5 "O house of Jacob, come ye and let us walk in the light of the Lord; yea, come, for ye have all gone astray, every one to his wicked ways.". I likened this unto myself and reread it to say, "O Rob, come and walk in the light of the Lord, for you and many others have gone astray, every one to their wicked ways."
Rereading it this way caused me to reflect on the invitation "Come and walk in the light of the Lord". This morning I once again witnessed the sunrise and watched light dispel darkness. The instant the first ray of light crested the horizon, there was warmth and a blinding light. The invitation is for us to experience the same thing spiritually, to experience the light of the Lord and cast off any unclean thing. To experience his brilliance, warmth, and all encompassing light.
The second part of this scripture deals with our wickedness. What are the habits causing you and I to "go astray" or that are preventing us from walking in His light? Are there traditions in our personal lives that we have justified? Are there habits that we have justified away by saying, "that's just who I am"? If the Lord gave us an errand or personal direction to do something, would he trust us to get it done?
It is my testimony that no matter how dark our personal lives may get, no matter what habits we may have, he can heal us. He can bring light into our lives and dispel darkness. The invitation is extended to us all to walk in the light of the Lord.
This chapter goes on to talk about the mean man that boweth not down and the great man who humbleth himself not. If we will cast away our idols, humble ourselves, and bow down before the Lord...He can soften our hearts and His light will flow into our life.
May you have a wonderful week!
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