Easter is truly amazing. We get to celebrate the victory of al time: victory over death! Christ's mercy is the essence of Easter. The Lord is both merciful and just. No matter what we do, good or bad, the Lord's arms are stretched forth still. It is that outstretched hand that we call grace. We receive his grace every hour of every day.
Remember that Jesus Christ came to lift us up, not bring us down. We are here to grow-it is all about growth. The ultimate goal is not only coming to Christ, but becoming like Him. Bro. Wilcox said that turning to the Lord is NOT just another thing to do. It's the ONLY thing to do. Grace is not the prize of the worthy. We need to turn to the Lord always as he is always blessing us. Christ is not waiting at the finish line once we have done "all we can do". He is with us every step of the way. Grace is no more earned than Christ's love is deserved.
We need to be thankful not only for what Christ delivered us from, but what He saved us for. We believe in life after death and life after salvation. We need to be willing to be perfected. Remember, grace will lift you up!
Elder Madsen said that the atonement isn't part of the gospel. It is the gospel. He also said that the Lord's day is not just Easter, but that every Sunday is the Lord's day. Let us remember this.
I know that these things are true. I know that Christ has risen. I receive life in His name. I also know that his grace is sufficient for all. As we strive for perfection, Christ is the improver. I know that we cannot achieve perfection without the atonement. I am so grateful for Christ in my life. He has blessed me in so many ways and has helped me achieve things that I could never do alone. I know that I never am alone, because He is always there. I bear you my testimony that He lives! In the name of my Savior Jesus Christ, amen.
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