I'm always a bit unsettled by the popular fictional story of two men who are interviewed about what they know of Jesus Christ, and when a third man is called in, he falls to his knees, recognizing that the interviewer is Jesus.
I've taken some comfort in the thought that if we recognize Him as the Savior now, we probably would have then.
Until today.
My institute teacher suggested that though most members of the Church believe Jesus is the Christ, few really know Him. I fear he's right. I fear lest I be one of them.
As an example, we read Third Nephi 11, where the Risen Christ appears to the prophet-heeding, temple-attending, spared righteous Nephites in America.
Note:
- After many signs and wonders, there was a voice from heaven. The people didn't understand it until the third time the unknown voice spoke.
- They saw a Man descending out of heaven; they didn't know who it was.
- Jesus identified Himself, and they fell to the earth, for whatever reason.
- He invited each one to feel the nailprints in His hands. Only then did they truly believe it was Him.
- Only then did they shout "Hosannah" which means, God save us now. Did they not understand He had already saved them?
It has been said that this event portends the Lord's Second Coming.
I have to wonder again, will I know Him when He comes?
And, how can I come to know Him now?
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God,
and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. John 17:3
5 comments:
I was waiting for the answer to how we can know him now, because if you don't think you do- I'm in trouble!! Although, I personally don't think you will be one of those who doesn't recognize him!
These are kind of scary thoughts to me... I want to believe that I would know him, but I guess I don't know for sure.
This is frightening to me. I know I believe, but I fear I won't recognize Him. Even some of His disciples didn't recognize him after He was resurrected, so who am I?
I found your post through Jill and I really was brought to tears about your entry today. That is something that I have always wondered. Many times, the scriptures show the people miracle after miracle and they still fall away and stop believing. As we know of Christ and we have faith in Him, do we try to KNOW him? I fear that I might not be one to recognize him. That is a daily challenge for me to draw closer to Him - so that day will come and I will know. Thanks for such reminding me today.
This is actually something I've been thinking about lately as well. And I fear I'm not on the side I should be on. But it's up to me to change that. Thank you for this wonderful post!
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