Lehi and the Liahona

Lehi and his family with the Liahona.

The Liahona was a guide that worked according the faith of Lehi and his family. It also serves as a type for us, that as we are faithful we can be guided by the Holy Spirit.

Here is a sermon that talks about this:
http://lds.org/general-conference/1990/04/small-and-simple-things