The other day I was reading in Ether 6 in a section I have read hundreds of times. I guess I saw these few verses in a way that I haven't before...
7 And it came to pass that when they were buried in the deep there was no water that could hurt them, their vessels being tight like unto a dish, and also they were tight like unto the ark of Noah; therefore when they were encompassed about by many waters they did cry unto the Lord, and he did bring them forth again upon the top of the waters.
I see myself as the vessel. I may not be a perfect vessel right now, but my ultimate goal is to become "tight like unto a dish." I am surrounded by many things that can hurt me everyday, but I see myself becoming spiritually stronger and able to withstand temptation and sin.
9 And they did sing praises unto the Lord; yea, the brother of Jared did sing praises unto the Lord, and he did thank and praise the Lord all the day long; and when the night came, they did not cease to praise the Lord.
In becoming tight like unto a vessel I see a few things from this verse that are essential. I need to acknowledge the hand of the Lord in everything in my life. Even more important, I need to have a grateful heart. I think if I do these two things and my faith is strong I can do all things in becoming like these ships.
10 And thus they were driven forth; and no monster of the sea could break them, neither whale that could mar them; and they did have light continually, whether it was above the water or under the water.
In the process of not being able to be influenced by the buffetings of Satan we have to seek the guidance of the Holy Ghost. The light on their ships did not come from outside the vessels. It is just as the Lord tells us...ye are the light of the world. If I want to have and give light to others I need to be seeking the Holy Ghost constantly and also be worthy of it.
Boy, I never get sick of the story of the Brother of Jared. I just wish I had the amount of faith he does. I do know that I do get better everyday!
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