This is basically a general conference of sorts. Jacob (the spiritual leader or Prophet at this time) is coming to speak to the people, and he is constrained to speak concerning their sins. He describes, however, how people who are living the gospel generally would feel about hearing the words of the prophet. I liken this to the present day, in the days and weeks leading up to general conference, or new Ensign magazine issues. Or even stake conference, or regular sunday meetings, hearing from our spiritual leaders, whether it be prophets and apostles, or stake or ward leaders.
Do I come with the expectation of hearing what I would think of as the "pleasing word of God"? Everyone I know has a wounded soul to some degree. Frustrations about life, frustrations with temptations and sins that easily beset them. Hurt that is felt when others treat them poorly or even when people they care about make bad decisions for themselves. The fact that Christ and His atonement can heal all of that brings hope, and "healeth the wounded soul".
Do I take the time to consider and anticipate the impact of the words from the prophet? I don't know if I do as much as I could. This is somethig I do feel inside, as I approach general conferences and things, but I certainly don't get as much out of it as I could.
After all, my soul gets wounded and could use healing too.
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