During this first day of the Savior’s ministry among the Nephites the people present had experienced almost indescribable spiritual experiences and had received extensive gospel instruction on a wide array of doctrinal topics. No doubt it had been an emotionally draining and mentally tiring experience to the point of being overwhelming.
Jesus perceived that they were in a weakened condition-both mentally and physically. In his wisdom and mercy he gave them time to ponder upon the things they had received, to refresh themselves, and prepare to receive additional instructions the next day. President Harold B. Lee adapted these words to our day when, at the close of a general conference, he said:
“God be with you. I have the same feeling as perhaps the Master had when he bid goodbye to the Nephites. He said he perceived that they were weak, but if they would go to their homes and ponder what he said, he would come again and instruct them on other occasions.
“So likewise, you cannot absorb all that you have heard and that we have talked about, but go to your homes now and remember what you can, and get the spirit of what has been done and said, and when you come again, or we come to you, we will try to help you further with your problems.”
(CR, October 1972, p. 177)