1 Nephi 5

• 1 Nephi 5:1-2 -- I love the significance of motherhood in these verses. The breaking point for Sariah wasn't leaving Jerusalem, or their possessions, or the luxury of not living in a tent. Sariah broke when she thought she'd lost her sons. That was when the sacrifice seemed too great and she couldn't help being angry with her God. But we see in 1 Nephi 5:8 that she understands her debt to Him, and in expressing her gratitude for her sons' safety Sariah renews her commitment to God. It seems she never faltered again.
• 1 Nephi 5:4 -- I think all revelation is meant to teach us something about the nature of God. If we listen, and pay attention, He's there ... waiting to be seen. When He commands us to "learn of [Him]" I'm sure He offers us ample opportunity. And if we can see His goodness like Lehi did our devotion can increase dramatically.
• 1 Nephi 5:9 -- I hope ours is a marriage like that; full of joint commitment, joy and sacrifice to the Lord. I see Lehi and Sariah holding hands and weeping together here ... beautiful.
• 1 Nephi 5:20 -- So far they'd kept the commandments of the Lord. I hope I can always say that. Either I'll obey with exactness initially or I'll repent and obey from then on. It's imperative that we make constant obedience our goal.