Okay, so Lehi sends his sons to retrieve the scriptures from Laban. They're gone for days. After a while, Sariah fears for there lives, and, believing them to have died, starts complaining. She uses some of the same language Laman and Lemuel use, specifically calling Lehi a "visionary man." This is the usage of the word meaning not practical. Sariah is extremely upset about being in the wilderness and having lost her sons. Lehi comforts her, saying The Lord will prepare a way for them, and, funnily enough, agrees with her that he is a visionary man - and those same visions saved them from Jerusalem's imminent destruction and showed Lehi the grace and love of God. What a great way to respond! Of course, everything's swell when Nephi et al return, and the experience builds Sariah's faith in her husband, and in God.
We also talked a bit about how Lehi's family treated the plates. They were a treasure to them. The first thing Lehi does is read them, and share with his family. If only we could treat the scriptures in that same manner -- desired, treasured, and loved. They were truly grateful to have the plates. We should be grateful for our scripture as well.
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