Spiritual crocodiles 

 

President Boyd K. Packer

I love this Mormon message by President Packer. I learned a lot of things that relate to me and probably everyone who lives on this earth. There are a lot of events, people that represent things of the church. For example the crocodiles represent satan. The animals and the person who was on a tour of Africa represent us. The guide and the sign that guy read represent the Holy Ghost. Anyways. Let’s start off with the animals. The animals represent us. We are always going to face temptations from satan (the crocodiles) The crocodiles represent satan because satan is going to try and tempt us to do wrong things, and he is trying to get a hold of us just like the crocodiles got the animals, and that guy. We never know when satan (the crocodiles) are going to come, but satan is always there waiting for us to make one simple mistake, just like the crocodiles were there to wait for the animals get water, and not notice them crocodiles. Just like the crocodiles attached and got their food, satan is going to attach as soon as he gets us do to one small little sins. It all starts with something small and then it progresses, until satan has us.

 The sign and the guide represent the Holy Ghost. The sign told the man to not go over the fence because there are wild animals. The guy didn’t follow the advice that the sign (the Holy Ghost) gave him. The guide even came running toward him yelling COME BACK!!!  He represents the Holy Ghost as well because he told the guy advice. The guy kept on going, and the crocodile (satan) got to him. Satan is always going to get to us if we don’t follow the Holy Ghost, and what it tells us to do. When we do follow the Holy Ghost our lives are going to be blessed just like Alma 7:16-17 says.  16 And whosoever doeth this, and keepeth the commandments of God from thenceforth, the same will remember that I say unto him, yea, he will remember that I have said unto him, he shall have eternal life, according to the testimony of the Holy Spirit, which testifieth in me.17 And now my beloved brethren, do you believe these things? Behold, I say unto you, yea, I know that ye believe them; and the way that I know that ye believe them is by the manifestation of the Spirit which is in me. And now because your faith is strong concerning that, yea, concerning the things which I have spoken, great is my joy.(Alma 7:16-17) This scripture also says that God will have great joy.

Now we are all going to fall into satan’s traps that he sets for us,, but we can repent of anything bad that we have done. Just like Alma 7: 9 & 15 tell us 9 But behold, the Spirit hath said this much unto me, saying: Cry unto this people, saying—Repent ye, and prepare the way of the Lord, and walk in his paths, which are straight; for behold, the kingdom of heaven is at hand, and the Son of God cometh upon the face of the earth.  15 Yea, I say unto you come and fear not, and lay aside every sin, which easily doth beset you, which doth bind you down to destruction, yea, come and go forth, and show unto your God that ye are willing to repent of your sins and enter into a covenant with him to keep his commandments, and witness it unto him this day by going into the waters of baptism. (Alma 7: 9, 15) The reason that we can do this is because of the atonement of Jesus Christ. Just like it talks about in Alma 7:11-14 it says, 11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people. 12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities. 13 Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me. 14 Now I say unto you that ye must repent, and be born again; for the Spirit saith if ye are not born again ye cannot inherit the kingdom of heaven; therefore come and be baptized unto repentance, that ye may be washed from your sins, that ye may have faith on the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, who is mighty to save and to cleanse from all unrighteousness. (Alma 7:11-14) 

 

  I am so great full for Jesus Christ and that He suffered for my sins and everyone sins, so that we could repent of any mistakes that we have made. I am also great full for Jesus Christ and that he died on the cross and was ressurected, so that we could return and live with our Heavenly Father in the next life.

If you are interested in learning more about the atonement of Jesus Christ, please visit this link. I am a missionary and my companion and I would love to reach you more about our church, and what we believe.

I know that satan is going to tempt us to do wrong, but when we pray to God I know that He will help us out with whatever we need. I encourage all who read this to do this when going through a tria, when you are having a bad day, etc. Pray to God he is ready to listen, and God will be with you no matter what you do. (inset D&C 686:6) I know this because I have done this.

I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Is true. I have read the Book of Mormon, and prayed about it to know if it was true. I got an answer from the Holy Ghost telling me that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the Book of Mormon is true. The Holy Ghost gave me a warm feeling in my heart and mind. I would encourage everyone to read the Book of Mormon. Here is a link where everyone  can readit.  It has brought me so much happiness in my life when I read the Book of Mormon. It also helps answer my prayers. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I know that Joseph Smith prayed to God and saw God and Jesus Christ.  I know that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon. I also know that Joseph Smith restored the  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints back to the earth. I know that Thomas S. Monson is the Prophet who leads and guides our church on the earth today. I know that Jesus Christ died for our sins, and that God and Jesus Christ  love me, and everyone. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.