Finally Jehovah tells Abraham that if He can find just TEN righteous souls that He would spare the whole of the city. Only ten decent people were needed in order that the whole might be saved. I have thought on this a lot. We live in a time of much trouble, hate, and wickedness, it is hard to escape from it. So many of us falter because of the difficulty in navigating a righteous life. But I plead with you to hold on.
Some of us find ourselves in situations where we may be the only soul holding unto the promises we have made. These situations may be in our family as a spouse has turned away, or your parents have left the path of righteousness and children have abandoned the way of safety. We may find ourselves at work with individuals who also profess Christ but for one reason or another have not fully embraced His teachings. We must strive a little longer!
You must strive because you are the one holding it all together. Your prayers for your co-workers, your children, your spouse. If you cease who will step in your place? Your prayers are the prayers which hold back the destroyer, your faith is honored by Father.
One man, Noah heard the voice of God and built a boat and because of him man is still found in the world and animals too! One Family obeyed the voice of their father and fled Jerusalem, by them a record was kept and many will be saved because of that record. One boy wanted to know what church to join and he was directed by angels and Jesus to restore the fulness of Christ's gospel. One prayer opened the dispensation of the fulness of times, ushering in the last days and the final time in which Christ would attempt to gather His sheep in one. One Savior even Jesus left His home above to come and be a sacrifice for all. So I say there is a great power in the power of one righteous soul.
