Because He Lives

What an awesome experience it will be to have general conference fall on Easter weekend!  To be able to hear from our leaders as well as celebrate the resurrection of the Savior is an exciting prospect.  As I think about what I know of the premortal existence from what I have read from the scriptures and learned through my membership in the Church, I am amazed by the fact that my Elder Brother, Jesus Christ, volunteered to take on the role of Savior when Father presented His plan of happiness to us.

Jesus loves me, my family, all of us, so much that He was willing to take the mantel of this calling upon Himself.  In the Garden of Gethsemane and upon the cross when He took upon Himself all our sins and infirmities and willingly gave His life for us, all eternity hung in the balance.  Those of Father’s children who had lived and those of us who were yet to live, must have collectively held our breath during those critical moments.  When He proclaimed, “It is finished” (John 19:30), we knew the first half the mission was complete.  At the moment of His resurrection, our rejoicing must have been sweet.  Because Jesus lives, the key component of Heavenly Father’s plan is active and viable in our lives.   We can now confidently approach Father’s throne and ask for forgiveness in and through the name of our beloved Brother.  I invite anyone reading this post to watch this wonderful Easter video and rejoice in knowing that through His ultimate sacrifice the prisoners can go free (see D&C 128:22)!