DAY 63 --- April 6 and Easter

Easter.  The birth of Christ.  The Resurrection.  Conference.  Spring.  New Beginnings.  The Atonement.  The organization of the Church in this dispensation. 

So many things have happened in April through the years, those years that influence you and me.  These things, their meanings will be taught to millions of people throughout the world.  They know not of them, the significance of April 6th.  Many worship the cross, the suffering of the Savior.  Many don't know of, nor appreciate the resurrection and the joy felt at His rising.

During the past two weeks, our stake has put on "The Savior of the World".  My son and my grand son have parts in that play.  We have been three times.  What a blessing it is to have something like this play to remind us of events that happened long ago, yet are so important to us today.  You can't help but vicariously feel the feelings of Mary and Joseph, of Mary Magdalene, the apostles, and so many who lived at that time.  What a special event, the birth and thirty three years later, the resurrection. 

I can't help but pause and "feel" those feelings, wonder what it would have been like to be in the field and have angels come and announce the birth of the Savior.  I can't help but consider how Mary and Joseph felt to realize that the Savior of the world would be born in such humble circumstances.  I can't help but wonder how Joseph felt when he found out that Mary was with child.  This play has enlivened such feelings and thoughts, making this Easter weekend so special.  Yes and even Friday, April 6th to recall what happened that day.

Yes, bishop I am thoroughly ready to go out into the world and proclaim the truth of these things.  I feel like Alma in Alma chapter 29 sort of wishing I were an angel where I could shout from the roof tops about the truth that I know and hold so dear.  But as Alma, I sin in my wish, for I ought to be content to plow my own field I have been given and not wish for more.  (I sort of took liberty in stating that concept, I am sure you know.) 

I love my Savior.  Often I feel Him walking near me, whispering things into my soul.  I just pray I can listen, always recognize His voice, and follow His directions, for that is what matters most in my life.  I am so excited and anxious to go and do as He wants me to do with my beautiful companion.