Christ in America

Thoughts on our 26 days on quarantine.

Not too many people know this. When Jesus was crucified, there were great storms and earthquakes in he land of the Nephites. Thick darkness covered the land for three days. After the earth grew quiet and the darkness ended, many Nephites gathered at the temple. There they heard the voice of Heavenly Father introducing Hid beloved Son. As they looked upward, they saw the Savior descend from heaven. He stretched forth His hand and declared the He was Jesus Christ. For many years the prophets had testified that Jesus would appear to them after His Resurrection. Now the Nephites remembered the prophecies, and they fell down to worship Him.

Jesus invited the people to feel the prints of the nails in His hands and feet so they could know He was the resurrected Savior. Jesus chose twelve disciples to minister to the people and gave them the power to baptize and give the gift of the Holy Ghost. He taught His gospel to the Nephites. Offered the sacrament, healed the sick, prayed with the people, and blessed the children. He taught them about the scriptures, tithing, His son Coming, and naming the Church after Him. before leaving Jesus blessed the disciples.

At the end of His first day with the Nephites Jesus could see that the people wanted Him to stay. Feeling compassion for them and knowing they had great faith, He asked them to bring their sick or suffering and He would heal them. The people came forward with all who were sick, lame, blind, deaf, or afflicted in some other manner. Jesus lovingly healed each one. All who were healed and those who were well bowed down together to worship the Savior. As many as could reach Him bathed His feet with their fears.

Jesus wants all children to know He loves them. After I think that is why He visited the Nephites too. He wanted to teach and bless them. He asked that the children be brought to Him, so He could bless them and pray for them. As the Nephites watched the heaven opened and angels came down and circled the children; the children looked as if they were being circled by fire.

I am so grateful that I have this knowledge found in the Book of Mormon which incidentally, is what we are asked to study this year in the come follow Me, Sunday School program and have gain a greater appreciation for 3 Nephi.

Con amor,
Vero