Nourished and Strengthened | 1 Nephi 17:1-3, 12

These verses speak directly to me as I feel the weight of the physical body pulling on me. If I keep the commandments of the Lord, He will nourish and strengthen me both physically and spiritually and provide a way to accomplish the things He has given me to do.

NOURISH, verb 1. To feed and cause to grow; to supply with nutriment. 2. To cherish; to comfort. 3. To educate; to instruct; to bring up; to nurture.

In this particular example, the commandment given by the Lord to eat raw meat completely went against the wisdom of the world and the traditions of the Jews. However, by following the Lord, they received two blessings:

1. The raw meat was sweet and edible.
2. They were nourished and strengthened beyond their normal capacity, especially the mothers bearing and nursing children.

It is the same today as I keep His commandments, I will be blessed with power and strength to accomplish His work. His commandments may not be easy to follow, they may not always make sense, and they may not be pleasing to popular culture. However, following His commandments will bring great reward in this life and the life to come. It will bring strength and power and act as a safety net of protection to me and my family.