The lord will provide a way

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Joseph Smith’s first baby passed away at birth. Emma almost died after the delivery as well.

And just two weeks after this tragic time in Joseph Smith’s life, he learned that Martin Harris had lost the Book of Mormon manuscript.

Joseph began to sob. “Oh, my God, my God,” Joseph groaned, clenching his fists. “All is lost!”

The plates and interpreters were taken away from him.

Contrast the darkness and hopelessness of this moment with the light and joy Joseph must have felt as he translated these words by Mormon:
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“And I [have added the plates of Nephi] for a wise purpose [...]. And now, I do not know all things; but the Lord knoweth all things which are to come; wherefore, he worketh in me to do according to his will.” (Words of Mormon 1:7)
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Joseph knew that God knew. God cared. And God had provided.

This passage helps me understand Christ’s grace.

Joseph was in the depths of despair. And he had messed up, big time.

But God provided a way out and up. A path to forgiveness. A solution beyond Joseph’s own abilities. A way for Joseph to move forward.

And he did it hundreds of years before Joseph was even born.

His grace works the same in our life...even when we have messed up big time. Even when we are in the depths of despair.

He provides a way up and out. A way to move forward. Solutions beyond our abilities. Strength beyond our own. And He did it for us thousands of years before we were even born.

When we, like Joseph want to sob and cry out “All is lost,” take time, like Joseph, to sob. But know this, all is never lost, for we have a Savior.

And His Grace is sufficient.


What blessings have you seen the lord provide in your life as he has helped you through struggles you have had to face?


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