Go Quickly

I've been impressed this week by the diligent heed that Mary and Mary paid to the invitation of the angel at the Savior's tomb (Matthew 28:1-9).  Their obedience allowed them to witness evidence of His resurrection followed by the opportunity to see and embrace Him.

I believe this is a pattern for all of us.  Diligent obedience to God's servants will lead us to evidence of the living Christ and will eventually lead us to the Savior himself.  And we see examples of this throughout the Book of Mormon and all the scriptures.

 5 And the angel answered….
 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him….
 8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
 9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
- Matthew 28

 2 I perceive that thou art a sober child, and art quick to observe;

- Mormon 1 

They That Passed by Railed on Him

This week I've been pondering the final moments of the Savior's mortal ministry. He truly set an example of enduring to the end through the ridicule of the world and despite carrying that burden alone.

I think we all have moments where we feel alone. Jesus understands. And following the words of 2 Nephi 9:18, I'm grateful that he led the way.

And the superscription of his accusation was written over,

THE KING OF THE JEWS.

And they that passed by railed on him….

Mark 15:26,29

But, behold, the righteous,

the saints of the Holy One of Israel,

they who have believed in

the Holy One of Israel,

they who have endured

the crosses of the world,

and despised the shame of it,

they shall inherit the kingdom of God,

which was prepared for them

from the foundation of the world,

and their joy shall be full forever.

2 Nephi 9:18

The will of the Father

I am deeply grateful that Jesus Christ was willing to suffer the will of the Father in all things, paying the ultimate price to the very end.  If he can endure to the end for me, I can try to do so for him, in love and service.

O my Father, if it be possible,
let this cup pass from me:
nevertheless not as I will,
but as thou wilt.
- Matthew 26:39

I have suffered the will of the Father

in all things

from the beginning.

- 3 Nephi 11:11–12