In the Bible Dictionary it says, "Faith is a principle of action and power.."
Alma taught that faith is like a seed. Faith in Jesus Christ is the seed we plant. As we put Christ in our hearts, we will expand and grow.
There is a stark contrast in Alma 45 where the people dwindled in unbelief. My dad always says, "I am convinced that all you have to do to lose your testimony is nothing." I don't think it is very hard to dwindle, my plants start dwindling pretty quickly when I neglect them.
In Alma 32 the word nourish is included 8 times! That seed will not grow if we don't do something to take care of it! As I exercise my faith in Jesus Christ by turning my heart to Him, my little seed of faith grows.
In 1 Nephi 8:11-12, Lehi described the fruit of the tree of life, "I beheld that it was most sweet, above all that I ever before tasted...And as I partook of the fruit thereof it filled my soul with exceedingly great joy.."
Alma 33:23 "I desire that ye shall plant this word in your hearts, and as it beginneth to swell even so nourish it by your faith. And behold, it will become a tree springing up in you unto everlasting life."
Jesus Christ is the Tree, He will grow in your heart! I love Him so much. It is worth every effort to keep exercising faith by taking action and nourishing the seed.
In Alma 33:23 it also says, "And then may God grant unto you that your burdens may be light, through the joy of his Son. And even all this can ye do if ye will."
I am a work in progress, but I am nourishing my seed of faith and He had made my burdens light.
It is TRUE!!
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