So Samuel had prophesied that in 5 years, there should be some signs to indicate Christ's birth. The most clear sign being that there would be a day and a night and a day where the night time would be bright as day. The more wicked people, seeing an opportunity, set a specific date where if the day/night/day with no night had not happened by that date, they would kill the believers.
A distraught Nephi prayed for help.
"And it came to pass that he cried mightily unto the Lord all that day; and behold, the voice of the Lord came unto him, saying:
Lift up your head and be of good cheer; for behold, the time is at hand..." (3 Nephi 1: 12-13)
The Lord answers our prayers. It seems like His answers often start with something like "Lift up your head and be of good cheer." I think this makes sense because he is our Father in Heaven, and when we are distressed or upset or afflicted in any way, He wants us to know that He is in charge and aware of us and our needs.
The sign did come that night, and the believers were spared. In fact there were some unbelievers who were now convinced and repented and converted fully, and there began to be a peace among most of the people.
I appreciate the answers from the Lord, when He provides comfort and peace, along with the actual answer I am looking for. I am grateful that an all-powerful being has time to give me to listen and answer when I pray. I know that this is true.
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