My Soul Hungered

My Soul Hungered

One important truth that the BOM teaches is that we can be forgiven of our sins through Jesus Christ if we believe in his ability to do so. The story of Enos is one of the shortest yet one of the most powerful stories in The Book Of Mormon. Enos was the son of Jacob, who was the brother of Nephi, the son of Lehi who traveled to America from Jerusalem. As discussed in early posts on this blog, Jacob was a mighty teacher and leader among the Nephites. His son Enos... well here's the story. He tells it better in his own words:

1 Behold, it came to pass that I, Enos, knowing my father that he was a just man—for he taught me in his language, and also in the nurture and admonition of the Lord—and blessed be the name of my God for it—

 2 And I will tell you of the wrestle which I had before God, before I received a remission of my sins.

 3 Behold, I went to hunt beasts in the forests; and the words which I had often heard my father speak concerning eternal life, and the joy of the saints, sunk deep into my heart.

 4 And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens.

 5 And there came a voice unto me, saying: Enos, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou shalt be blessed.

 6 And I, Enos, knew that God could not lie; wherefore, my guilt was swept away.

 7 And I said: Lord, how is it done?

 8 And he said unto me: Because of thy faith in Christ, whom thou hast never before heard nor seen. And many years pass away before he shall manifest himself in the flesh; wherefore, go to, thy faith hath made thee whole.

I know that we all sin. That's why Jesus died for us. I know that through his mercy we can be clean if we repent and come to him. I know that God hears our prayers.