Obviously the arrival of the Liahona was crucial for the journey to continue. But what other purposes did the Liahona serve? “First, the Liahona was a gift from God. … Second, it was neither mechanical nor self-operating. It was not a mechanism but worked solely by the power of God and solely according to their faith. It wasn’t magic; a magic thing would work by itself. Third, it only worked in response to faith, diligence, and the heed of those who followed it. Fourth, there was something ordinary and familiar about it” (Nibley, Teachings of the Book of Mormon, 1:4–5).