A Desperate Situation

The Content:

Alma 43

Verse 53

Therefore when Zerahemnah saw the men of Lehi on the east of the river Sidon, and the armies of Moroni on the west of the river Sidon, that they were encircled about by the Nephites, they were struck with terror.

The Comments:

Here Zarahemna and his men figure out that they are surrounded. This verse reports that they were struck with terror. In verse 39 the Lamanites were merely frightened.

The escalation may be important here in a little while. Desperate people do desperate things, and the Lamanites are now in a desperate situation. What will they do?

What do we do in our own lives when we find ourselves in a desperate situation? Maybe surrounded by things that we never meant to get involved with.

This isn’t talked about in the verse, but where should we turn for help? We should always turn to the Lord. The Lamanites didn’t have that option—didn’t even know about it really. Which is sad for them. I’m always grateful for knowing where to turn.