He Knows All

This week while reading and studying the scriptures, specifically 2 Nephi Chapters 9 through 16, I came upon a scripture that prompted some reflection. I have been pondering this one scripture throughout the week; it has provided much food for thought. Those thoughts have been circling in my head and I will try to put them into a coherent form of communication.

I'll start with a quote: 2 Nephi 20,  O how great the holiness of our God! For he knoweth all things, and there is not anything save he knows it.  This is a simple, but, far-reaching statement because He knows all, and, in his wisdom has given us all that we need to be successful in this life.

He has given us free agency, knowing that we would learn and grow in the exercising of that agency. Knowing that with the freedom to choose we might not make the best choices. He sent a Savior to atone for our sins knowing that we would succumb to temptations and need a way back from our fall. Even in that he gave us a choice; life eternal or everlasting death.  He knows what is best for us, yet we have the power to choose.

He knows us well; loves us unconditionally.  He knows our needs, our wants, our strengths, our weaknesses and fears.   He allows trials and adversity that we might become stronger, choosing the higher path. Our trials seem to be tailor-made for each of us individually.  He knows what opposition we need to face in order to grow and gives us no more than we can handle.

He has given us the Holy Ghost, the scriptures and prayer, knowing guidance and protection are needed. We can go to Him in prayer when life decisions need to be made, we can ask for his advice. We are free to take His advice or not. The Holy Ghost is meant to be our companion to keep us safe and help guide us through this mortal life.

In summary, He knows all. He knows us, what we need, allows us the freedom to choose, allows us to stumble around a bit, and is there to pick us up, lift us up, when we fall. He knows what is needed and provides all for us.  I quote again 2 Nephi 9:20, O how great the holiness of our God! For he knoweth all things, and there is not anything save he knows it.

I leave these thoughts with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.