Protection from on High

This week in Book of Mormon, we were reading in 3rd Nephi about when Christ is visiting in the Americas.  In the chapters he taught about the scattering of Israel.  In chapter 21 when they talk about Israel being gathered back together and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, Christ promises the Gentilies that they will be saved if they are willing to believe and obey the commandments.  He also talks about Joseph Smith in this chapter.  He says "But behold, the life of my servant shall be in my hand; therefore they shall not hurt him, although he shall be marred because of them.  Yet I will heal him, for I will show unto them that my wisdom is greater than the cunning of the devil."  Christ here shows us that he has ultimate power and that although people have the freedom to do what they want, he will protect us in the end and will not allow us to be destroyed.  Even though this was taught a long time ago, it still applies to us today.  Even when times are rough and we feel like we are alone and not protected from the evils of the world, Christ will always heal us and help us overcome our trials.