Preparations

8 And now Limhi had discovered them from the tower, even all their preparations for war did he discover; therefore he gathered his people together, and laid wait for them in the fields and in the forests.

King Limhi is a great example of being prepared. He watched the Lamanites preparing to come to war against how people. If he had not been watching and preparing, chance are his people would have been completely destroyed.

We can follow Limhi's example and be prepared. Being prepared can mean several things like:
1. Food storage: The prophets have counseled us to have a year supply of food ready in case of financial emergencies or natural disasters. In the wake of hurricane Sandy, I can say that I am so grateful for the counsel of prophets to be prepared.
2. Spiritual preparedness: In the parable of the ten virgins, five were not prepared with oil when the groom came. However, five were prepared and had the opportunity to join in the festivities. Likewise, we need to have our spiritual lamps full of oil for not only the coming of The Lord but for times when we need to draw from our spiritual reservoirs.

I know that if we choose to prepare now for things in the future that we will be blessed. I know The Lord is looking out for us and warning our prophets on the towers of trials ahead. I know that if we heed the words of our prophets, we will be safe.