Moshiah 14:4 "Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted."
This short chapter are the beautiful messianic words of Isaiah recorded in the Bible and the Book of Mormon. As we study in Sunday school this year the Old testament and as I read in the Book of Mormon the words of Isaiah are so important. I understand better the sacrifice made by Nephi to obtain the plates from Laban that they may have them in the New World.
Each verse speaks of Godly love that is beyond any sacrifice we can make for Him. The Saviour perfect and pure condescended below it all for us, he suffered for every person who ever lived or will live. His Atonement and Resurrection was made for literally everyone, all emcompassing. Hard to fathlom such a gift, and yet how often do we think of Him and what he has done for you, me, us. My thoughts turn to the covenant I made at baptism to take upon myself the name of Christ and always remember him. Our actions, thoughts, words all reflect our gratitude for the sacrifice he has made for us. This attitude directs my paths each day and I strive to exercise greater patience, acceptance, love and service to those around me. My Savior is my greatest exemplar.
The scripture reads he has bourne our griefs, ... yet we esteemed him afflicted. This speaks to the judgements we wrongly pass on others or even ourselves. We cannot see the struggles or grief those around us may be carrying, the Saviour can because he has actually felt every pain each of us has or will experience in this life. We can turn to him and he will comfort us, and as we are comforted we can turn and lift those around us. Even if we don't know or understand the grief of another we can be there for others, offering our time and talents to comfort those who stand of need of comfort. Sometimes our friends and family are far from us and all we can do is pray for them, our faith exercised through prayer for others is powerful and miracles can and do happen. Think of those times when you have thought of somebody and you felt like you should call them or do something for them, this is a way we become God's hands. We can follow those thoughts and reach out and bless the lives of those we love. I have noticed in my own life this not only blesses the lives of those you pray for, and serve but you too will receive help in times of need. Some people call it Karma, I think it is a consequence or blessing of your positive actions towards another, it naturally returns to you through someone elses kind act.
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