"For the dead had looked upon the long absence of their spirits from their bodies as a bondage.
These the Lord taught, and gave them power to come forth, after his resurrection from the dead, to enter into his Father’s kingdom, there to be crowned with immortality and eternal life,
And continue thenceforth their labor as had been promised by the Lord, and be partakers of all blessings which were held in reserve for them that love him."
Doctrine and Covenants 138:50-52
I really like the phrase "continue thenceforth their labor." Death seems like such an end sometimes... insurmountable obstacle. And yet, because of Christ's suffering and resurrection, we will be able to see out spirits and bodies reunite, never to be divided again, and we will be able to continue our labor. ... Such a cool phrase, making it seem like we just pick up where we left off, continuing our journey. I find that comforting... maybe because I still feel so unfinished. :) I have a lot of work to do.
Today, let's thank God for the atonement, and Christ's victory over death on our behalf. Let's look forward to the resurrection day when we will return to ourselves, and continue our work.
These the Lord taught, and gave them power to come forth, after his resurrection from the dead, to enter into his Father’s kingdom, there to be crowned with immortality and eternal life,
And continue thenceforth their labor as had been promised by the Lord, and be partakers of all blessings which were held in reserve for them that love him."
Doctrine and Covenants 138:50-52
I really like the phrase "continue thenceforth their labor." Death seems like such an end sometimes... insurmountable obstacle. And yet, because of Christ's suffering and resurrection, we will be able to see out spirits and bodies reunite, never to be divided again, and we will be able to continue our labor. ... Such a cool phrase, making it seem like we just pick up where we left off, continuing our journey. I find that comforting... maybe because I still feel so unfinished. :) I have a lot of work to do.
Today, let's thank God for the atonement, and Christ's victory over death on our behalf. Let's look forward to the resurrection day when we will return to ourselves, and continue our work.
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