1 Ne 16:27 What writing was it that made everyone fear and tremble exceedingly?

Nephi never tells us the meaning of the writings on the Liahona. He does explain that his father and just about everyone in the group 'did fear and tremble exceedingly' when they read what was written on the ball. This suggests that it was a warning or punishment from the Lord. It is possible that the reason they wandered in the wilderness for 8 years instead of traveling directly to the promised land was because of their murmuring at this time. Alma hints that this was the case:
   'They were slothful, and forgot to exercise their faith and diligence and then those marvelous works cease, and they did not progress in their journey;
   Therefore, they tarried in the wilderness, or did not  travel a direct course, and were afflicted with hunger and thirst, because of their transgressions...our fathers were slothful to give heed to this compass' (Alma 37:41-43).
At this time the people were afraid and did change their ways for a moment. (1 Nephi 16:28) "...they did work according to the faith and diligence and heed which we did give unto them."

Faith-  Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting on his authority and veracity, without other evidence; the judgment that what another states or testifies is the truth. 
Diligence- a constant effort to accomplish what is undertaken; the exertion of body or mind without unnecessary delay or sloth; due attention; industry; assiduity.
Heed- Caution; care; watch for danger; notice; circumspection; usually preceded by take.

 We talked about this scripture on my mission and the importance of these three words and the application we should take and use in our own daily lives. Without these, we wouldn't get very far or have very much growth in our lives.

 "According to the faith and diligence which we gave... thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things." (1 Nephi 16:29)
We must do our part in showing our willingness to obey and the Lord will allow great things to happen.
It's interesting that in the scriptures the people murmur and complain until they get what they want and then they become humble and thank the Lord God. Why is it so easy to be a natural man and yet we complain that things we are asked to do by the Lord are hard for us to accomplish.

 Blessing- I have great style.

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