When our family read the scripture from 3 Nephi 11, I could picture Christ descending from above in a pillar of light. God spoke to the people 3 times before the Nephite people understood His words. “Behold my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name – hear ye him.” It was easy for me to picture because my favorite animated video is Christ coming to America. Watching the video, I feel so much love for my Savior that I feel warm inside and tears come to my eyes.
Jesus asked the people to come, one by one, and touch the wounds on His hands, feet and side. If I were there, I would have felt nervous at first. Then I would have looked at Christ and He would have smiled and I would have known it was okay to touch Him. When I would have felt the holes in His hands, I would have felt overwhelmed by the pain He must have suffered to pay for my sins.
Jesus asked the people to bring the sick to Him so He could heal them. He said His bowels were filled with compassion towards them. He told them to bring the lame, blind, halt, maimed, leprous, withered, deaf or afflicted in any manner to Him. If I were there, I would have been so excited to help my mom by pushing her wheelchair to get to Christ. My mom would have asked for me to be healed of my autism before she was healed of her arthritis. I would have felt indescribable love for my Savior when I saw Him heal us and many others. I would have wanted to bow down at His feet and bathe His feet with my tears.
Jesus asked for the little children to be brought to Him, and he stood in the midst of the children and prayed for them. He took each child, one by one, and blessed them and prayed for them. Then the heavens opened, and angels descended out of heaven and encircled the children and ministered unto them. If I were there, I would have realized how precious children are to Jesus. I would have wanted to make sure I showed the same kind of love to His children.
Yes, I believe in Christ. He lives and loves us, everyone. When He comes again, I want to be there to worship Him and love Him. At that day, I hope I will be like Him. I hope to be worthy enough to live with Him forever.