10 O how great the goodness of our God, who prepareth a way for our escape from the grasp of this awful monster; yea, that monster, death and hell...
Jesus Christ is the "the way" for this escape from the grasp of this awful monster (spiritual death and physical death) I love how Elder Lawrence Corbridge described "the Way" in an Oct. 2008 conference address. “There is only one way to happiness and fulfillment. He is the Way. Every other way, any other way, whatever other way, is foolishness. He offers a well of living water. Either we drink and never thirst more, or we don’t and foolishly remain thirsty still. He is the Bread of Life. Either we eat and hunger no more, or we don’t and foolishly remain weak and hungry still. He is the Light of the World. Either we follow Him and see clearly, or we don’t and foolishly remain blind and in darkness still. He is the Resurrection and the Life. Either we learn of Him and have life more abundantly, or we don’t and foolishly remain dead still. He is the Savior of the world. Either we accept the blessings of His Atonement and are made clean and pure, worthy to have His Spirit, or we don’t and foolishly remain alone and filthy still. He is the Way.”
I read the talk by Brad Wilcox that is posted for today. I like his parallel story of the parent paying for piano lessons, and also his demonstration of drawing a line between two points to illustrate how comprehensive Grace, really is.
It's true, our religious culture in the church tends to emphasize "after all we can do". Brad Wilcox helps clarify where Grace begins and ends, and where our "works" fit into the plan. It's a matter of how much we can change our natural and carnal state and subject it to a higher plane of thought and deed. It doesn't make sense to think that we can "earn" a place in Exaltation. Verse 4 from today's reading states "For I know that ye have searched much, many of you, to know of things to come; wherefore I know that ye know that our flesh must waste away and die; nevertheless, in our bodies we shall see God." The resurrection and atonement are a gift, more comprehensive than we understand - our test is to prepare for that day when we stand before God - ready or not.
I love that talk. I think sometimes i assume that because i am being obedient i should overcome all my weaknesses and things should get really easy😀ha ha...i am learning that instead of taking away my weaknesses God gives me strength and guidance on a daily basis to strengthen them. This way i am constantly turning to Him, asking for help, seeking guidance and accessing His atonement. It is a process and as slow as it may seem, i am learning to recognize His grace daily and i feel so grateful to develope such a personal relationship with my Savior and Heavenly Father and i am so grateful for their constant grace.
10 O how great the goodness of our God, who prepareth a way for our escape from the grasp of this awful monster; yea, that monster, death and hell...
ReplyDeleteJesus Christ is the "the way" for this escape from the grasp of this awful monster (spiritual death and physical death) I love how Elder Lawrence Corbridge described "the Way" in an Oct. 2008 conference address.
“There is only one way to happiness and fulfillment. He is the Way. Every other way, any other way, whatever other way, is foolishness. He offers a well of living water. Either we drink and never thirst more, or we don’t and foolishly remain thirsty still. He is the Bread of Life. Either we eat and hunger no more, or we don’t and foolishly remain weak and hungry still. He is the Light of the World. Either we follow Him and see clearly, or we don’t and foolishly remain blind and in darkness still. He is the Resurrection and the Life. Either we learn of Him and have life more abundantly, or we don’t and foolishly remain dead still. He is the Savior of the world. Either we accept the blessings of His Atonement and are made clean and pure, worthy to have His Spirit, or we don’t and foolishly remain alone and filthy still. He is the Way.”
Excellent quote. Thanks
DeleteI read the talk by Brad Wilcox that is posted for today. I like his parallel story of the parent paying for piano lessons, and also his demonstration of drawing a line between two points to illustrate how comprehensive Grace, really is.
ReplyDeleteIt's true, our religious culture in the church tends to emphasize "after all we can do". Brad Wilcox helps clarify where Grace begins and ends, and where our "works" fit into the plan. It's a matter of how much we can change our natural and carnal state and subject it to a higher plane of thought and deed. It doesn't make sense to think that we can "earn" a place in Exaltation. Verse 4 from today's reading states "For I know that ye have searched much, many of you, to know of things to come; wherefore I know that ye know that our flesh must waste away and die; nevertheless, in our bodies we shall see God." The resurrection and atonement are a gift, more comprehensive than we understand - our test is to prepare for that day when we stand before God - ready or not.
I love that talk. I think sometimes i assume that because i am being obedient i should overcome all my weaknesses and things should get really easy😀ha ha...i am learning that instead of taking away my weaknesses God gives me strength and guidance on a daily basis to strengthen them. This way i am constantly turning to Him, asking for help, seeking guidance and accessing His atonement. It is a process and as slow as it may seem, i am learning to recognize His grace daily and i feel so grateful to develope such a personal relationship with my Savior and Heavenly Father and i am so grateful for their constant grace.
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