What does the Book Of Mormon teach us about God ? 1 Nephi ch3

First I would like to share two of my favorite quotes about the scriptures.
l. For his own reasons, the Lord provides answers to some questions, with pieces placed here and there throughout the scriptures. We are to find them, we are to earn them. In that way sacred things are hidden from the insincere. Elder Boyd K. Packer from the Ensign Nov 1983

2. The Book of Mormon will be with us as long as the earth shall stand. We need all that time to explore it, for the book is like a vast mansion with gardens, towers, courtyards, and wings. There are rooms yet to be entered,with flaming fireplaces waiting to warm us. The rooms glimpsed so far contain further furnishings and rich detail. yet to be savored, but decor from Eden is evident. There are panels inlaid with incredible insights, particularly insights about the great questions. Yet often we behave like hurried tourists. Elder Neil Maxwell

So what can we learn about God from 1 Nephi ch 3?

God doesn't usually give us instructions all at once. He reveals things to us on a need to know basis. He commanded Lehi to send his sons back to Jerusalem to get the record of the Jews and genealogy which were on the brass plates. He could have told them to get them while they were still in Jerusalem. Instead Lehi was commanded to send his sons a few days journeys from there. Perhaps it was to be a test of obedience for his sons.
2. God sometimes asks us to do hard things.
3. God favors us if we don't murmur.
4.God always prepares the way for us to accomplish what he asks us to do.
5. He blesses us when we do as he commands.
6. When God commands us to do something, we must obey or perish.
7. God speaks through prophets. He has wisdom. He reveals his words by his spirit and power.
8. God wants his words preserved and written so we can be guided by them.
9. God can and does send angels to help us.
10. God chooses those who he wants to be leaders. He chooses the righteous.
11. God can deliver enemies into the hands of the righteous.

Personal Application
1. Trust in God and don't murmur.
2 Be patient. Trust in him a step at a time.
3. When the Lord asks me to do hard things, have faith that he will help me accomplish the task.
4. It is important to have his word so that we can know his will and be inspired by his teachings.
5. We should keep a journal of the Lord's inspiration to us.