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   Lehi's dream would seem very strange to someone who just opened The Book of Mormon and started reading. Nonetheless we could still discuss all the different meanings of each item in the dream, and likely come up with different ideas. Luckily, the dream of Lehi is given a much deeper meaning due to Nephi's vision. First, however it is important to understand why Nephi such clarification for the dream of his father. In 1 Nephi 11:1 it reads: "For it came to pass after I had desired to know the things that my father had seen, and believing that the Lord was able to make them known unto me, as I sat pondering in mine heart I was caught away in the Spirit of the Lord". Nephi had a desire to know the meaning and he sat and pondered about it. Whenever we read or listen to scripture, whether through general conference, devotionals or the scriptures themselves it is important that we don't merely go through the motions. In order to truly understand and be enlightened one must also let the information marinate in their brain. This is when the real revelation is received, just as in the case of Nephi. 

   Lehi's dream has a lot of symbolism from the rod of iron to the great and spacious building. Rather than re-stating the explanations that Nephi received I think its important to touch the subject of the tree of life. The tree of life represents Christ himself. Nephi even had the opportunity to see the birth of Christ some six-hundred years before it actually happened. Interestingly enough Christ is the ultimate symbolism throughout scriptures, church, talks, etc. In the old testament we also find countless references to the Savior. In the end everything points to Him, although in some cases His name is not used exclusively, we can still find the correlation. 

   The great part about scriptures is finding that symbolism and finding the application of it in our life. In order for that to happen we must have a desire and ponder, just as Nephi did. Through such pondering we will come to know that Christ died for our sins and that He lives to comfort us. Furthermore as we continue to study and ponder we will also find Him and His influence in every aspect of our life.