Only One Tree

There were two sisters in the Ward who spoke today in Sacrament Meeting.  They had been assigned the conference talk entitled Stand By the Tree from the last conference by Elder Kevin W. Pearson.  It is really a good talk with a powerful message based on the vision of the Tree of Life found in 1 Nephi 8.  Lehi's vision of the Tree of Life is on the list of favorite scripture stories.  I always enjoy reviewing this chapter and the other chapters detailing the explanation of the dream given to Nephi.   Anyway, in the talk from the first sister, I want to say Sister Mutan but I have no idea, she made a comment that the world is filled with a forest of trees but we need only be concerned with one, the Tree of Life.  I like that.  I really like that.  Certainly the adversary is a skilled impersonator and will do everything in his power to lead us astray.  There will be other trees that mimic the Tree of Life and we may find ourselves there if we fail to hold to the iron rod which leads us to the Tree of Life.  The scriptures and words of living prophets accompanied by prayer and steadfast devotion to our Heavenly Father will guide us to the Tree of Life.  That isn't a direct quote of Sister Mutan, I didn't write it down, but that is similar to what she said.  I quite enjoyed the talks by both of these Sisters and know that there is strength that comes when we Stand by the Tree.