"And it came to pass that they did call on the name of the Lord, in their might, even until they had all fallen to the earth, save it were one of the Lamanitish women, whose name was Abish, she having been converted unto the Lord for many years, on account of a remarkable vision of her father—
Thus, having been converted to the Lord, and never having made it known, therefore, when she saw that all the servants of Lamoni had fallen to the earth, and also her mistress, the queen, and the king, and Ammon lay prostrate upon the earth, she knew that it was the power of God; and supposing that this opportunity, by making known unto the people what had happened among them, that by beholding this scene it would cause them to believe in the power of God, therefore she ran forth from house to house, making it known unto the people."
Alma 19:16-17
I love several things about this story. I love Abish. I love that she was used to the Spirit enough that it didn't make her collapse like the others... I mean, also I love that the spirit was so strong that it made the Nephites do that a lot it seems. :) I love that Abish was filled with hope that this event would convert everyone. And it did, some of them, even though it didn't work out exactly as she had hoped. :) I wish I knew what her father's vision was, because that seems like it would be a good story, but whatever it was, I am glad that Abish also believed, and was here at this time and place to help... I'm sure as part of God's desigh. :)
Today, let's remember what a big difference that one person can make--that WE can make--just by believing and living our lives according to God's will. It might not seem glamourous or out of the ordinary, but our small actions and our faith can make a difference, just as Abish's did. Let's listen and believe, and do as we are directed by God, and God will help us to find those moments when we can make a difference.
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