One of my favorite scripture stories is of the prophet Ammon, who fought off a bunch of robbers intent on scattering and stealing the Kings flocks. At that time, he was a servant of the king. When the other servants saw the robbers approach, the were frightened. Previous tenders of the flocks were put to death after being robbed by this band. Ammon stood up to them, chopping off all the arms raised against him, slaying quite a few, and chasing off the rest. Because of this, the King thought he was a god. But Ammon was nevertheless a mortal man, subject to faults and weaknesses, as are all prophets of God.
"...Behold, I am a man, and am thy servant; therefore, whatsoever thou desirest which is right, that will I do. Now when the king heard these words, he marveled again, for he beheld that Ammon could discern his thoughts; but notwithstanding this, king Lamoni did open his mouth, and said unto him: Who art thou? Ar thou that Great Spirit, who knows all things? Ammon answered and said unto him: I am not." Alma 18:17-19
Because the king was so impressed by Alma's power, he told Alma that he would give half his kingdom to know the source. Ammon taught the king all about the creation, Adam and Eve, and God's great plan for a Savior, even Jesus Christ. Although Alma could have set himself up in style, he knew he was only a man, subject to the weaknesses and shortcomings of mortality. He asked the king for nothing but taught him the great plan of happiness instead. Prophets do have posers or abilities of discernment if they are worthy of such, but they are not gods. They are servants of the only true and living God.
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The rain ceased yesterday, allowing me to take a few walks. I'm getting back into the grove of areas, studying, and indoor gardening but wishing we lived in a warm place by the beach. Why did I ever move to this freezing place? Yes, it is beautiful but it makes my bones ache fall-spring. Give me sun and surf every time.
I'll get in a bit of garden clean-up today or tomorrow and make a new skirt.
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