We are His Witnesses

     Tonight my reading took me to the 9th  and 10th chapters of Alma where Amulek becomes a witness to Alma's testimony.   In these chapters Amulek admits that he had hardened his heart to the word of God.  But, and this is the part I really like, when it really counted he listened. He welcomed Alma into his home giving him nourishment.   Then he goes a step further and adds his testimony to that of Alma.   This could not have been an easy thing for him. In verse 4 of chapter 10 he says, "And behold, I am also a man of no small reputation among those who know me..." So I can only imagine how much conviction and faith it took for him to boldly preach to his brethren.
     The idea of reputation kind of stuck with me after I read these verses.  The reputation that the world reveres is not the kind of reputation that Alma and Amulek had after they got done preaching.  And yet, both men were strong and bold in their speech.  They knew that standing as a witness to God at all times and in all things was the MOST important thing.  In doing so, I believe they gained an inner peace, the peace that only comes from the Holy Ghost when one has done what one knows to be right and true.  "And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him." Acts 5:32 
     After reading these chapters I feel impressed to say with much boldness of speech:  I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  I know who I am.  I know God's plan.  I'll follow Him in Faith.  I believe in the Savior Jesus Christ.  I'll honor His name.  I'll do what is right.  I'll follow His light.  His truth I will proclaim.