Happy Easter. This is a day of celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Over the past week we have remembered His suffering, His atoning sacrifice, His crucifixion and death, and His glorious resurrection from death. All this he did for me, for you, for all mankind. What an amazing and beautiful thing Jesus did for us. I am so grateful for that and for the plan of salvation. This video is beautiful.
I hope you will view it.
In 1985 I toured Israel with my mother and a small group from the area. There we toured the historical sites where different events were believed to have occurred in the life of Jesus. It became more real to me at that time than ever before and even more so a couple weeks later when all that I had done, seen and felt really sunk in fully. I was there where He was born, where He grew up, where He was baptized, where He taught, where He walked, where He died and was buried, and where He rose again. I know Christ is risen and lives.
Last Sunday I was asked to speak in Sacrament meeting in church today, Easter Sunday. When President Rose asked me to speak about Easter traditions, I told him I'm sure I have a different view than some because of growing up Catholic. He wanted that point of view and how it applies to us as LDS members and how it brings us closer to the Savior. I prefer a two week notice to speak in church so was glad when I substituted at the school in the library three mornings this past week. Those morning are spend supervising study hall. I had time and full access of the Internet and used them to my advantage in preparing my talk. By noon on Thursday, I had my talk researched, written, revised, and printed-ready to present on Sunday. The presentation of my talk went very well this morning and I received many positive comments. What is more important to me is that it be pleasing to the Lord. I pray it was.
"Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen." (Luke 24:5-6) He Is Risen. Happy Easter.
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