Alma 43

After we read all the counsel given by Alma to his sons, we witness their obedience as -

"...it came to pass that the sons of Alma did go forth among the people, to declare the word unto them." (Book of Mormon Alma 43:1)

But what is interesting is -

"...And Alma, also, himself, could not rest, and he also went forth." (Book of Mormon Alma 43:1)

Why? Because -

"...they preached after the holy order of God by which they were called." (Book of Mormon Alma 43:2)

Having received the priesthood -

"...they preached the word, and the truth, according to the spirit of prophecy and revelation..." (Book of Mormon Alma 43:2)

In other words, they taught as guided by the Spirit bearing down in pure testimony. We see this "being guided by revelation" as later -

"...Moroni, also, knowing of the prophecies of Alma, sent certain men unto him, desiring him that he should inquire of the Lord whither the armies of the Nephites should go to defend themselves..." (Book of Mormon Alma 43:23)

And with very little fanfare -

"...the word of the Lord came unto Alma, and Alma informed the messengers of Moroni, that the armies of the Lamanites were marching round about in the wilderness, that they might come over into the land of Manti, that they might commence an attack upon the weaker part of the people. And those messengers went and delivered the message unto Moroni." (Book of Mormon Alma 43:24)

This simple miracle of revelation, of priesthood leadership, saved the lives of many of the faithful saints.