Although today is Easter, the most glorious and pivotal event in the history of man; a day in which all of Christianity reflects on the willing life and sacrifice of the Master, it is a season of remembrance that should be our constant devotion, always. The love of Christ is without measure, and his willing gift of life to all mankind knows no bounds. It is incumbent upon each of us to seek Him, to remember Him, to love Him and to serve Him. In all things, we should strive to have His image in our countenance, remembering always, His love, concern and perfect empathy for each of us.
The Knox brothers in 1912 stated, "Christianity would have to struggle for a hearing in a world where most would regard it not as untrue or even as unthinkable, but simply irrelevant." And C.S. Lewis wrote, "The sweetly-attractive-human-Jesus is a product of 19th century skepticism, produced by people who were ceasing to believe in His divinity but wanted to keep as much Christianity as they could." (Lewis, Letters of C.S. Lewis 181) So it is that society seeks to denigrate the Master and His loving Atoning gift given to each of us. As the situational standards of society seek to minimize Him and treat Him as "naught" or even irrelevant, may we remember and reaffirm our devotions to Him, and in all things evidence our gratitude for Him!
To modern Christianity the Atonement of Christ is limited to Calgary, it is there many believe that Christ suffered for us. To many in our faith, we offer that it was in Gethsemane that he suffered all things and on Calgary that He suffered further, willingly giving His life. However, the scriptures teach and the latter-day prophets reaffirm that the Atonement of Christ began with the fall of Adam, transcended to Christ’s infinite suffering in a garden called Gethsemane, such that he would bleed from every pore, and then to Calgary where nails would pierce his hands and feet, and then concluding in the garden tomb where he would overcome death and live again. He was the unblemished and perfect lamb, and the only one qualified and capable to effect an infinite and personal atonement for all; and for you and me. This should be our principal study and devotion, for in our devotions and discipleship to our Savior and Friend, all things will be added thereto and we shall have His promised peace and rest.
He lives, and may all enjoy this Easter Day and the season thereof, remembering His precious and loving gift of life that transcends this mortal probation, always. May His joy be with each and all!
