Prophecies of Abinadi

When Abinadi was preaching to King Noah, the king got angry at him and decided to put him to death by burning him. Abinadi prophesied a pretty ominous fate for King Noah:

"And in that day ye shall be hunted, and ye shall be taken by the hand of your enemies, and then ye shall suffer, as I suffer, the pains of death by fire." (Mosiah 17:18)

After Abinadi's death, the Lamanites came to attack the people of King Noah. The king told everyone to flee into the wilderness, and when the Lamanites started catching up to them, the king told them to leave all the women and children behind because they were slowing them down. Some did and some didn't. Those who stayed, wanted to go back, but the king commanded them not to:

"20 And the king commanded them that they should not return; and they were angry with the king, and caused that he should suffer, even unto death by fire.

21 And they were about to take the priests also and put them to death, and they fled before them." (Mosiah 19:20-21)

So Abinadi's prophecy that King Noah would suffer death by fire, just like he did, came true. Abinadi was a great prophet. He literally gave his life to teach these people the gospel, and they rejected his words. If they had listed to his words, and repented and turned to the Lord, they would have been protected by Him, but they did not.

This comes back to the point where Limhi, Noah's son, is discovered by Ammon and his brethren. He thinks that Ammon is there to rescue them from the bondage that they are now under from the Lamanites. They agreed to pay half of everything they have to the Lamanites, and they will not be attacked by them. However, there were guards placed all around the land so the people of Limhi couldn't just leave. The Lamanites wanted all that extra stuff they were getting from the Nephites.

So how does this apply now? We get ample opportunity to hear from our beloved prophet. That we even have one on the earth is incredible. Do we (I) listen to what he says, and apply the teachings to my life? Do I follow the guidance given, or the pleading words to repent and be prepared?

I certainly could be better.