I took a walk during part of Sunday School today. I wasn't in the mood to hear about Jesus healing all the lame, blind, deaf, sick and afflicted people. I wasn't in the mood to listen to the comments that would follow.
But I came back. I caught the second half.
When I came in they were still in 3rd Nephi 17. They were talking about why Jesus stayed longer with the people after he was ready to go. I say they probably begged for just 10 more minutes. The scriptures say he had compassion on them. They asked him to stay and so he did. That's when he healed; That's when he blessed the little children one by one. Then he wept.
I can't even imagine the contrast of this experience for the Savior. In Jerusalem, even his closest friends and disciples had not understood his mission; had betrayed him and were surprised when he did what he said he would do.
These Nephites (the ones that were left) were so humble and believing. They were taking notice of his every action. He was weeping because he was feeling acceptance. His joy was full.
Wouldn't it be great to show this people the prints in his hands and wound in his side and give them knowledge in exchange for their incredible faith?
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