In the early narrative of the Book of Mormon, a divine messenger plays a crucial role in the visionary experiences of the prophet Lehi. After Lehi had offered a prayer of great depth and sincerity to the Lord, pondering the visions he had seen regarding the destruction of Jerusalem, he was carried away in a vision where he beheld a “man” who was dressed in a white robe. This ethereal figure came and stood before Lehi, inviting him to follow him into a dark and dreary wilderness (1 Nephi 8:5). Lehi’s obedience to the angel’s instruction ultimately led him to behold the tree of life and partake of its fruit, a pivotal experience in Lehi’s ministry which symbolized the love of God and the path to eternal life. This angelic guide’s identity is not explicitly disclosed in the text, but his role as a divine messenger was vital in leading Lehi toward spiritual revelation and insight, demonstrating the pattern of heavenly beings intervening to guide prophets and faithful individuals throughout the scriptural narrative.