mindful of all of them. I know that His son, Jesus Christ, is the
Savior of the World, our Redeemer, and our brother. I know that He has
a personal, specific plan for each and every one of us. I know that He
is in the details of our lives and that He truly does listen to our
prayers.
How beautiful it is that the God of the universe, the greatest artist,
scientist, architect, and mathematician chooses to be called Father
before everything else. How wonderful it is that He loves us, His
children, so much that He would paint the skies and fill the heavens
with stars, just to remind us of the light that exists during the
darkest of times. How incredible it is that He chose to send His son,
His Only Begotten, to this earth that we might live in eternal hope
and joy with Him again.
Life isn't easy, but we shouldn't expect it to be because Salvation
was not a cheap experience. It cost the greatest price of all, namely
- the Greatest of them All. Christ laid down His life for us, and in
doing so has secured for us a way back to the Father that no one can
ever take away. In doing so, He has secured for us a way to never walk
the paths of mortality alone. He will not abandon us, so we cannot
abandon Him to walk these paths alone.
I know that Christ is waiting for us with outstretched hands, hands
which have been pierced for us and can heal the broken pieces of our
hearts. He willingly took upon Himself all of our pains and
infirmities so that He could have the opportunity to be our Savior,
Redeemer, Light, Hope, Joy, and Salvation. There truly is no other
way, means, or name by which mankind may be saved than Jesus Christ.
I know that Joseph Smith was the prophet of the Restoration, and I
know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God to His children. I
know that it was written as a personal letter from our Heavenly Father
to His children, through His servants the Prophets. I know that a man
may grow closer to our Savior by reading the Book of Mormon than he
can by any other book.
What a blessing it is to be His hands and share the joyous news that
Christ was born in a manger, the greatest treasure of all, laid lower
than any man ever could, so as to rise with glory, peace, and eternity
in His wings. Wise men still seek Him, and angels witness of Him
still, going forth to all nations and people. Fear not - you are not
alone. Fear not- Christ is come. Fear not - for there is hope to be
found in the Light of the World. Fear not, and take His yoke upon you,
write His name on your heart, and press forward in faith. Rest from
your burdens, and walk with the Son of the Living God, for that is
what it means to endure to the end - to love and walk with Him, hand
in hand, until that great and happy day when we enter the kingdom of
our Father.
This is my testimony and witness to you, this Merry Christmas, that
God the Father and His Son LIVE, and the Holy Ghost does bear witness.
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
I Truggle. A Lot. Opa. (December 17, 2018)
Amore e Alegria Para Sempre (December 31, 2018)
