“...be patient in long-suffering and afflictions, that ye may show forth good examples unto them in me, and I will make an instrument of thee in my hands unto the salvation of many souls.” (Alma 17:11) Ammon and his companions have embarked on a fourteen year mission to the Lamanites and, much like Alma and Amulek, faced many great trials along the way. This verse teaches us how facing adversity in a way that brings glory to the Lord can be a great blessing to many. As an example of the believers we have an opportunity to show others how the gift of the Holy Ghost brings peace to our otherwise troublesome circumstances. This opportunity is magnified in equal proportion to the greatness of the trials we face, such as now. When we are sequestered in our homes, distancing ourselves from others, dealing with issues of great concern that are very taxing upon our physical, social and spiritual, well-being; the work of the Lord will move forward still. In that we can take comfort. It is easy to become overwhelmed by our circumstances, if we were to count daily the increase in trials that are being heaped upon the innocent, or the overflowing suffering of many caused by the unrighteous decisions of a few. It is our responsibility, as children of light, to let it shine in the face of darkness. And what are you doing to let it shine? We can be the rock, the sure foundation upon which a society can build, or rebuild. We can still be instruments of conversion such as Alma, Ammon and their companions.