Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles used the story of Alma and Amulek to illustrate that the Lord will deliver us from our afflictions, but only after we have proven our faith by submitting to His will:
“Help from the Lord always follows eternal law. The better you understand that law, the easier it is to receive His helpage …
“… The example of Alma and Amulek is enlightening. While striving to do good among the people of Ammonihah, they were taken captive. Amulek trusted his more seasoned companion, Alma, who led him to greater confidence in the Lord. Forced to observe women and children consumed by fire, Amulek said, ‘Perhaps they will burn us also.’ Alma answered, ‘Be it according to the will of the Lord’—a vital principle. ‘But … our work is not finished; therefore they burn us not’ [Alma 14:12–13; italics added].
“The chief judge and others over many days smote, spit upon, starved, questioned, and harassed them with mocking words and threats. Though commanded to speak, they withstood, bound and naked, in silence waiting patiently for the Lord to inspire them to act. Then ‘the power of God was upon Alma and Amulek, and they rose.’ Alma cried, ‘Give us strength according to our faith which is in Christ, even unto deliverance. And they broke the cords with which they were bound’ [Alma 14:26; italics added; see verses 15–26]. The earth shook; the prison walls were rent. All who smote Alma and Amulek were slain, and they were freed. …
“… The Lord will give relief with divine power when you seek deliverance in humility and faith in Jesus Christ” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1994, 7–8; or Ensign, May 1994, 7–8).