Recognizing His Hand

In Ether Chapter 3, the brother of Jared asks the Lord to touch some stones he has brought from molten rock, and make them light, that he might use them to light their ships while they cross the sea. The Lord touches the rocks and because of the brother of Jared's faith, he is able to see God's hand reach down and touch these stones. He is astonished by this because he didn't realize that God was flesh and bone, he expected to simply see the stones turn from rock to light. But his faith was great, and God says that never before has he seen such faith! That is why He showed His hand to the brother of Jared. In verse 13 it says,

"And when he had said these words, behold, the Lord showed himself unto him, and said: Because thou knowest these things ye are redeemed from the fall; therefore ye are brought back into my presence; therefore I show myself unto you." 

 

Because the brother of Jared recognized His Hand, the Lord parted the veil and showed Himself to him, telling him that because of his faith, he was saved. We can all learn something from the brother of Jared. He had faith enough to know that God would turn the stones to light, and he actually SAW God's hand working that miracle! We should all strive to see God's hand in our lives. From the little things that He does for us daily to the big miracles that come from our faith in Him. Being here in Vancouver, Washington as a missionary doing the work of the Lord, I have seen His hand in just about EVERYTHING around me! The beautiful trees, the refreshing rain, the smiles on His children's faces, etc. Every single thing is a gift from God, and I am personally trying to be more like the brother of Jared, able to see His hand in all that surrounds me. I love Him, and I hope that you will look for the gifts He is giving you every day as well. He loves YOU! Express your gratitude for the things He gives you, and you will be blessed.