Lamanite wars type and shadow for today.
AS I was reading in Alma today ( 48 & 49) I had the feeling and understanding that these wars were for me a symbol for spiritual preparedness. As we get further and further into the last days Satan works harder and harder to overpower us. He will do anything and everything to overpower us in order to enslave us. WE need to put spiritual armor on as Moroni's men put on their physical armor. When we have out breastplates, helmet, arm shields on he cannot get to us. Of course we must have our sword of truth, knowledge of the scriptures, to fight the grey areas we find so much in today's life. When we discover he is getting through the little cracks, like around our feet and legs, we need to regroup, fortify ourselves more fully (like temple attendance, service) to squelch and protect even the more exposed areas.
Also by living righteously, their leader Moroni was able to receive direction from the Holy Ghost as to how to physically protect his people. WE today have a prophet to receive revelation for us to give us the information on how to set up preparations to physically be ready for the difficult days ahead. (growing gardens, food storage, get out of debt)
Any insights from anyone?
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