Lehi didn't waste any time getting his family out of Jerusalem after the Lord commanded him to do so. There is no mention of long preparations, or getting things settled first. In verse 2, he was commanded. In verse 3, we are told that Lehi was obedient. In verse 4, he's gone. One of the interesting parallels of Lehi's journey with his family is how it is like our journey in life, trying to get to "the promised land" or the celestial kingdom. Something that stands out to me more than ever before is the phrase, "and took nothing with him." He left behind all of his possessions. Essentially he gave it all up for the Lord. It reminds me of Christ telling the rich man that all he had left to do was to sell everything he had and follow him (Matthew 19:21). That man went away sorrowful because he had great possessions (v. 22). Lehi knew what was of eternal worth.
The phrase "and took nothing with him" also reminds me of death. You can't take any possessions with you. Lehi had lived in "the world" and was now leaving it, heading for the promised land. When you die you will leave this world, leaving behind all your worldly possessions. One thing Lehi took was his family. Our families can be sealed together forever. That's something that we can take with us. How much do we invest in possessions? How much to we invest in things of eternal value? How much do we invest in our family?
"Wherefore, do not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy..." 2 Nephi 9:51
We need to be more like Lehi and less like the rich man Jesus talked to. Consecrate everything to the Lord. Be willing to give up everything and follow the Lord.
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