Monday, March 24, 2008

Jesus Christ, The Son of God

I just can't let Easter pass without expressing my gratitude for my Savior. I realize more each year that He is "The Way," the only One who can help me navigate through this life, and offer comfort and guidance. He is the only One I can really count on to bear my burdens. He is the true source of joy. He is my Savior - and He continues to save me. I hope that I can give him more of my thoughts, my time, my effort, my heart this year. Here is an excerpt from the testimony of Christ of the late President Gordon B. Hinckley (who is greatly missed):
Like the Polar Star in the heavens, regardless of what the future holds, there stands the Redeemer of the world, the Son of God, certain and sure as the anchor of our immortal lives. He is the rock of our salvation, our strength, our comfort, the very focus of our faith.
In sunshine and in shadow we look to Him, and He is there to assure and smile upon us. He is the central focus of our worship. He is the Son of the living God, the Firstborn of the Father, the Only Begotten in the flesh. He is “risen from the dead, … the firstfruits of them that slept” (1 Corinthians 15:20). He is the Lord who shall come again “to reign on the earth over his people” (D&C 76:63; see also Micah 4:7; Revelation 11:15).
None so great has ever walked the earth. None other has made a comparable sacrifice or granted a comparable blessing. He is the Savior and the Redeemer of the world. I believe in Him. I declare His divinity without equivocation or compromise. I love Him. I speak the name of Jesus Christ in reverence and wonder. He is our King, our Lord, our Master, the living Christ, who stands on the right hand of His Father. He lives! He lives, resplendent and wonderful, the living Son of the living God."
Happy Easter!

1 comment:

Melany said...

Thank you Melanie, that is my favorite painting depicting the atonement. I used to visit a store in Provo often that had it on their wall just to see it and feel it. You are wonderful and hey Im glad to see you in blog land!