I often wonder what it will be like when Christ comes to the Earth again. I imagine it to be very similar to the story we read in 3 Nephi. There will be treacherous earthquakes, fires, wars, crazy thunderstorms, and a whole lot of other scary stuff. The whole Earth will be covered with darkness for three days. On the third day, the darkness will be broken with a voice saying "Behold, my Beloved in Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name - hear ye him"
Oh man I hope I am still around to be able to hear those words. Can you imagine the peace that would overcome the Earth simply from hearing the voice of our Father in Heaven? 3 Nephi 11 is when this officially happens. Heavenly Father speaks three times before the Nephites could hear and understand what was being said. That scares the poop out of me. How on planet Earth (literally) could a person not hear Heavenly Father's voice? Verse 5 says that the third time that Heavenly Father spoke, the Nephites "opened their ears to hear it; and their eyes were towards the sound thereof; and they did look steadfastly towards heaven, from whence the sound came." Here's some food for thought, how do we "open our ears and eyes" so that we can feel and hear the spirit of the Lord speaking to us? Hopefully I'll be able to hear His voice the first time.
Here's me and my mom. She is an incredible woman and example in my life. Not sure what i would do without her.
About a week ago, my mom and I were discussing the Second Coming. It was mentioned that it might be intimidating to meet our Savior. In our mortal life, we know that we will never be even close to perfect. Are we going to feel guilt when we meet our Savior because we know that we have judged others too harshly, or because we didn't give life our 100% all? There's a scripture that says "where much is given, much is required." Heavenly Father has blessed my life abundantly, and in many ways that I know I don't deserve. Have i given all that is required of me? Should I feel guilty when i meet the Savior?
As my mom and I discussed what meeting the Savior would be like, I was reminded of the woman in the Bible who was being stoned for adultery. The Savior stops the persecutors, and says "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." I can't even imagine how embarrassed and guilty this woman must of felt to be caught in the act of adultery by the Savior. However, the Savior did not guilt her, and dismiss her. He loved her, and taught her. He forgave her, and I imagine he gave her a big hug and told her that everything's going to be okay.
Back to 3 Nephi: Christ says "Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world." The multitudes fell on his feet, kissed them, and worshiped him. They hugged him, and felt his hand, feet and side wounds. They felt the love that he had for them. Every single person in the multitude had an opportunity to see the Savior with their own eyes. I can't hardly imagine for a second that even one of those Nephites wanted to shy away from the opportunity to meet the Savior, no matter what sins they bore. They wanted to see their Redeemer. They wanted to praise his name and be forgiven.
I know without a doubt in my mind that when the Savior comes again, that I will not shy away. I will Arise and Come forth falling on His feet and praising His name. I know that when the Savior comes it will be a glorious and redeeming day. I am grateful for such a merciful, and loving Savior. I know that because of him, I will be able to live with my family for time and all eternity. I am grateful for the atonement and for the opportunity that it gives each of us to become clean again, and to build a relationship with our Savior. I know that he lives today, that he loves us, and that he is just a prays distance away from us. I truly cannot wait for the day when I can be reunited with my brother and Savior.
Sincerely,
Beautifully said!
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