The Liahona is a profound example of how great things come about by small means (see also Alma 37:6). This seems to be a powerful and important lesson for individuals and families to learn. Our daily “pointers” are prayer, scripture study, and obedience—small means that bring about great results. The gift of the Holy Ghost, like the Liahona, functions only upon our faith, diligence, and obedience. We also receive the word of the Lord from time to time according to our faith and attention. The whole program is so simple but can produce great results. The Lehites received greater understanding of gospel doctrine and spiritual things through the Liahona, and we receive such understanding through the gift of the Holy Ghost, the scriptures, and patriarchal blessings.
The phrase “and thus we see” is used at least twenty-one times in the Book of Mormon and signals some important lesson that we should not miss. The lesson in this first instance is that the Lord by small and simple means can bring about great things. It is not a matter of walking back to Jackson County; it is walking or driving over to visit and lift those we home teach or visit teach. It is not whether you are willing to die for the cause of Christ but whether you will daily study his words and daily talk with Heavenly Father in humble prayer.