Jesus Christ, our light.

       Hello there everyone! Thanks again for viewing my blog! I have had so many views and I really appreciate the amazing publicity of my page, thanks again! So today I wanted to talk a little about the Savior and His role in our lives. I have wanted to talk about this for a while but unfortunately I have been a little busy with family matters and other things, but now I have a moment to think about things and talk with you all about the Savior. And I want to mention that I will really try to post more in the upcoming weeks. Also if you have any questions or comments about my posts please don't hesitate commenting or leaving a question below! Thanks again!

       I first want to talk about Christ and His amazing role! The Savior once said (Luke 18:16) "...Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God." Christ invited the little children to come unto Him, little children in complete similitude, to come unto Him that they might be comforted, healed and blessed by His everlasting power. This I feel is a call to us as well. That we might come unto him in complete similitude, that we might be blessed and comforted.

       As I have studied the scriptures it refers to Christ is the Light or the Life. Also other prophets have referred Him as a beacon or anchor. So I want to talk about the first analogy. I want to share a quote that I feel can start us off on the right foot, by Robert D. Hales: "The Lord is our light and, literally, our salvation. Like the sacred fire that encircled the children in 3 Nephi, His light will form a protective shield between you and the darkness of the adversary as you live worthy of it. You need that light. We need that light." (Out of Darkness into His marvelous Light By: Robert D. Hales, referencing 3 Nephi 17:24)

       (By the way this talk describes more about the light of Christ and about the Light that Christ gives us through direction and through His love for us and even though it is geared toward a more young audience I recommend that you take a few minutes to listen to or read this amazing talk.)

       So there are a couple things I want to look at a little more closely in what Elder Hales talked about. His statement "You need that light. We need that light.", is an interesting topic and phrase. So what does he mean by, "We need that light."? Well let's look at the Light of Christ and what it means, Doctrine and Covenants 88:13, "The light which is in all things, which giveth life to all things, which is the claw by which all things are governed, even the power of God who sitteth upon his throne, who is in the bosom of eternity, who is in the midst of all things." So it is a pretty amazing power. It gives life to all things and is the light in all things. So with that in mind, let's get back to the statement, so why do we need the Light of Christ?
       Well let's look a little closer. Elder Hales mentions before this above statement that "...If it were not for the Light of Jesus Christ and His gospel, we would be doomed to the destruction of darkness..." This is pretty deep stuff! He says that if we didn't have the influence of the Light of Christ we would be "...doomed to the destruction of darkness." That is a little scary to think about. So then what keeps us from this darkness? Well let's go back to another blog post that I have put up a while ago, I think it will better explain this.  So remember when I talked about opposition in all things? Well here is my post to clarify the understanding about that. Why Me and Why Now?

       Alright, with that under our belts. I want to talk about the biggest reason why we have the Light of Christ. When I think of Christ and all that He did for me, I try to imagine how much love He must have for me. And after so many trials and tribulations I have recognized His love for me and know now that it is infinite and eternal! And part of God's plan was so that Jesus Christ could sacrifice His life for us so that we might live again with our Heavenly Father. And so Heavenly Father wanted us to remember Him and His son, Jesus Christ and so when we came to earth as part of Heavenly Father's Plan we were given a very sacred and special gift from God. And that is the Light Of Christ. This light reminds us of our true home in heaven and helps us know that we are Children of our Heavenly Father.

       Christ is our light, He is our beacon. And with what He has done for us we can surely trust Him that He will lead us back home through the Darkness. Trust in Him and follow His light back to Heavenly Father. I pray that we might have the courage to step forward in the Darkness and follow the Light of Christ and His example. I promise that as you do you can feel peace in your heart and surety in you mind. As I have gone through my life I have traveled many dark and rough trails to find the Light of Christ and I bear witness that the Light of Christ can shine through the darkness and lead you to Him.
       Just as in Lehi's Dream, we can follow the path and hold to the iron rod to find Christ and His many blessings that have been promised us with in the Gospel.

       I plead with you to hold to the rod and continue forward no matter how hard the trail and how thick the Darkness is. It is worth it! And as you do these things, God will bless you and help you along the way! I promise it!
Doctrine and Covenants 88: 67-  "And if your eye be single to my glory, your whole bodies shall be filled with light, and there shall be no darkness in you; and that body which is filled with light comprehendeth all things."

       I know these things are true and can change your life for the better. Follow the Light of Christ and follow the promptings that you receive and you can find peace and happiness and you follow the Savior and our Heavenly Father. I testify of these things and know that they are true and I say this in the name of my beloved brother and savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.

-Elder Sheets