"Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; and being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all that obey him."
My chosen word "atonement" has had me studying and learning and, yes, I admit- crying more often than normal. I cannot place into words the reasons that this word "atonement" sets me into tears- but, why not? Jesus Christ, my brother, did something for me that I could not do for myself. He suffered for me so that he could, in turn, advocate for me. He paid a price for me and my happiness that no person I know would be willing to pay. He LOVES me! It is amazing and beautiful and absolutely more than I can fully comprehend!
As I studied I became fascinated with the idea of OBEDIENCE. We have all heard the song "By strict obedience Jesus won."
And I actually took a little turn in my testimony- thinking that Christ was simply being obedient to His Father- and somehow that equaled atonement for me. Sometimes I am an idiot!
The laws were in place from the beginning- Sure Christ was aware of those laws and of the need for a redeemer- He absolutely knew that we were dependent upon his desire to be obedient.
He was not forced to apply himself, he was not in anyway forced to "do his fathers will."
He chose to be obedient.
He CHOSE IT!
And in turn, that application of pure obedience on his end led to a great deal of suffering- unimaginable for you and I- yet he stuck to it and finally when the battle was won he didn't jump up and down and shout "I DID ID!" He kindly and thoughtfully said "I did this for you, I hope you will accept this gift!"
I love this man! I will forever and ever feel grateful for the atonement!
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