Haven't you been able to return to your country of origin for quite a long time? Isn't it exciting to be able to go home and reunite with your family and friends after not seeing them for quite a long while? Ammon and his brothers didn't see their friend Alma for many years since they left their homeland. And they did have great joy when they met again as Ammon and his brethren came back with the Anti-Nephi-Lehis.
"15 And it came to pass that Ammon said unto them: Behold, I and my brethren will go forth into the land of Zarahemla, and ye shall remain here until we return; and we will atry the hearts of our brethren, whether they will that ye shall come into their land.
16 And it came to pass that as Ammon was going forth into the land, that he and his brethren met Alma, over in the aplace of which has been spoken; and behold, this was a joyful meeting.
17 Now the ajoy of Ammon was so great even that he was full; yea, he was swallowed up in the joy of his God, even to the bexhausting of his strength; and he fell cagain to the earth.
18 Now was not this aexceeding joy? Behold, this is joy which none receiveth save it be the truly penitent and humble seeker of bhappiness.
19 Now the joy of Alma in meeting his abrethren was truly great, and also the joy of Aaron, of Omner, and Himni; but behold their joy was not that to exceed their strength." (Alma 27: 15-19)
Ammon and his brethren along with Alma were converted unto the Lord after their rebellion. Ever since their conversion, they've been laser beam focused in their mission to bring people to repentance and glorify God. They never gave in to distractions. They've been united in their effort to serve God with all their hearts, might and mind. I'm so grateful for their example. They gave all they got and God did the rest and so they were able to succeed in fulfilling their mission.
How will I follow the examples of Ammon, his brethren and Alma as I endeavor to fulfill my own mission in life? I choose to laser focus on the achievement of my goals. I cannot afford to waste my time with random things. I choose to perform and use all the faculties God has given me to their full capacity. I choose to give my all just as Ammon, his brethren and Alma did. And I know God will do the rest...And then when this life is over and I meet my Heavenly Father and my Savior Jesus Christ again, I imagine, it is a joyful reunion because I made them proud.
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