Alma escaped from King Noah’s court and began to secretly teach people the things Abinadi had taught. Alma and the people he taught made covenants to keep the commandments, and they were baptized. The Lord warned Alma that King Noah was trying to find them, so they moved to a new place they called the land of Helam. 

They lived in peace for several years, until the Lamanites found them. The king of the Lamanites put Amulon (one of King Noah’s wicked priests who had joined with the Lamanites) in charge of Alma’s people, and Amulon made them slaves. He threatened to kill them if they prayed, but the people kept praying in their hearts that the Lord would deliver them.

Although they were not freed immediately, the Lord strengthened the people because of the covenant they had made, making their burdens light.

Eventually, the Lord miraculously delivered the people by causing a deep sleep to come upon the Lamanites, allowing Alma and his people to escape to Zarahemla.

If we turn to Jesus Christ, He promises to help us to bear our burdens. Even if our burdens are not taken away, we can trust the Lord to fulfill His covenant to bless us if we keep His commandments and remember Him.

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