
I'm one of those sentimental types that looks through pictures over and over. I can look at them for hours. They have so much to say, memories, beautiful scenery, things that make us think.
A little over two months ago my sweet brother Nelson left this mortal life, as I was flying to Utah for the funeral I looked out the window of the plane and was completely overwhelmed by the beauty of the clouds that day. They were thick and puffy and seemed to go on forever. It looked like I could just step out the window and run across the clouds. It brought on a whole range of emotion, and complete awe at the amazing power of our Father in Heaven.
Today I was (for the umpteenth time) looking at pictures my sister Marianne had posted on facebook after my family came to see newborn Carmi a year ago. She had taken a picture out the window of the plane that was exactly what I had seen. I wanted to share it and a few thoughts I had that day.
In the Book of Mormon in Alma 30 a man named Korihor teaches all who will listen that there is no God, no penalty for sin, and no Christ. The High Priest at the time was Alma, and Korihor is brought before him for questioning. Here is Alma's response when Korihor accuses him of leading the people astray in verses 40-44.
40.And now what evidence have ye that there is no God, or that Christ cometh not? I say unto you that ye have none, save it be your word only.
41. But, behold, I have all things as a testimony that these things are true; and ye also have all things as a testimony unto you that they are true; and will ye deny them? Believest thou that these things are true?
42. Behold I know that though believest, but thou art possessed with a lying spirit, and ye have put off the Spirit of God that it may have no place in you; but the devil has power over you, and he doth carry you about, working devices that he may destroy the children of God.
43. And now Korihor said unto Alma: If though wilt show me a sign, that I may be convinced that there is a God, yea, show unto me that he hath power, and then will I be convinced of the truth of they words.
44. But Alma said unto him: Thou hast had signs enough; will ye tempt your God? Will ye say, show unto me a sign, when ye have the testimony of all these thy brethren, and also all the holy prophets? The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and it's motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator.
How grateful I am for a Father in Heaven that is all powerful, and also loves us all more then we could ever imagine. How very much I love him. And also our Savior, Jesus Christ who made it possible for families to be together forever, for us all to be resurrected, and to repent so that we may be in the presence of our Father.
1 comment:
My dear friend... your sentimentality makes you a great mother, friend, wife, and sister... I'm glad that you find comfort in the truths that you shared! Hang in there! HUGS!!!
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