This was my favorite paragraph in this beautiful story.....I too would react the same!! This touched my heart❤️❤️ Thank you!
If our current bishop, Bishop Wildman, called me out of class and led me to his office and announced that Jesus would like to talk with me, my reaction would be very different from what it would have been when I was a youth. I would gasp and rush in to fall at His feet and bathe them with my tears. I would thank Him for loving and teaching me through my decades of mistakes. I would thank Him for putting people in my life to love and lift me. Most of all, I would thank Him for His infinite and eternal sacrifice that makes redemption possible for people who make lots of mistakes.
RonFebruary 19, 2019
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. I am going to share it with my friends. This touched my heart as well.
Haze KompelienFebruary 19, 2019
"“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved” (John 3:17)."
For all of my adult life I have held THIS scripture in my heart so much more than its predecessor, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
John 3:16 gets so much "publicity" in postings, plaques, quoting etc. I think many overlook the precious message of John 3:17!
Thanks for sharing.
Douglas E NadybalFebruary 19, 2019
Going boldly to the "Throne of Grace" does not mean or imply, in my humble opinion, that we can come in a state of wanton disregard for His commandments, as convenient as that might be. The preceding verse in Hebrews (4:15) gives the context that our Savior was likewise tempted in "all things", and therefore understands the context of each and every of our weaknesses. Mankind in sin, has a tendency to obfuscate and rationalize our own misdeeds, and this chapter does away with all of that by informing us that God there is no rest for us when we come to him in a state of self deceit. The point of grace is to allow time and space for each of His spiritual offspring to grow and mature and it is for naught without the correct response. Yes, we can stand all amazed at "grace", but then what? Are we to stand gawking forever into the heavens and do nothing? 4PPB
SageFebruary 19, 2019
Sometimes we don't recognize the attitudes we have about how God wants us to be. I remember feeling afraid to be too involved in things thinking it would be wrong somehow, or I would make mistakes and become unrighteous. Then I saw that Jesus had paid for my mistakes so I could live life fully, not afraid of mistakes. So I studied yoga and became a teacher, so I heard God's call to develop my talents as an artist and I stepped into life unafraid. What joy Jesus Christ's gift has given me to be free to live and strive, struggle and reach to become more. And Br. Goddard, your wise words and a kind email back during a time of struggle in my life as a mother lifted me. Thank you!
Cheri MeinersFebruary 19, 2019
I love your articles and your love of the Savior. I have a sincere question about what you mean , “I have learned to go boldly to His throne of grace. I have learned to call on Him every day for mercy.” Are we not to go to our Heavenly Father in the name of Christ? Thank you for any additional insight.
karell BinghamFebruary 19, 2019
I think perhaps judgement day will be completely different than most people realize!
Charles DefranchiFebruary 19, 2019
Wally, your teachings do reflect so well your right understanding and experience of the Savior. Thank you for sharing and blessing our own lives in the process.
Herm OlsenFebruary 19, 2019
I have read some very tender, very special accounts of people who have had the Super all opportunity to be in the presence of Jesus - and their accounts parallel Wally’s ‘later-years’ anticipation of meeting Jesus: Pure love; pure acceptance; pure welcoming. Thanks for sharing. I think you are exactly on!
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Suzi FlandersFebruary 19, 2019
This was my favorite paragraph in this beautiful story.....I too would react the same!! This touched my heart❤️❤️ Thank you! If our current bishop, Bishop Wildman, called me out of class and led me to his office and announced that Jesus would like to talk with me, my reaction would be very different from what it would have been when I was a youth. I would gasp and rush in to fall at His feet and bathe them with my tears. I would thank Him for loving and teaching me through my decades of mistakes. I would thank Him for putting people in my life to love and lift me. Most of all, I would thank Him for His infinite and eternal sacrifice that makes redemption possible for people who make lots of mistakes.
RonFebruary 19, 2019
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. I am going to share it with my friends. This touched my heart as well.
Haze KompelienFebruary 19, 2019
"“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved” (John 3:17)." For all of my adult life I have held THIS scripture in my heart so much more than its predecessor, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 gets so much "publicity" in postings, plaques, quoting etc. I think many overlook the precious message of John 3:17! Thanks for sharing.
Douglas E NadybalFebruary 19, 2019
Going boldly to the "Throne of Grace" does not mean or imply, in my humble opinion, that we can come in a state of wanton disregard for His commandments, as convenient as that might be. The preceding verse in Hebrews (4:15) gives the context that our Savior was likewise tempted in "all things", and therefore understands the context of each and every of our weaknesses. Mankind in sin, has a tendency to obfuscate and rationalize our own misdeeds, and this chapter does away with all of that by informing us that God there is no rest for us when we come to him in a state of self deceit. The point of grace is to allow time and space for each of His spiritual offspring to grow and mature and it is for naught without the correct response. Yes, we can stand all amazed at "grace", but then what? Are we to stand gawking forever into the heavens and do nothing? 4PPB
SageFebruary 19, 2019
Sometimes we don't recognize the attitudes we have about how God wants us to be. I remember feeling afraid to be too involved in things thinking it would be wrong somehow, or I would make mistakes and become unrighteous. Then I saw that Jesus had paid for my mistakes so I could live life fully, not afraid of mistakes. So I studied yoga and became a teacher, so I heard God's call to develop my talents as an artist and I stepped into life unafraid. What joy Jesus Christ's gift has given me to be free to live and strive, struggle and reach to become more. And Br. Goddard, your wise words and a kind email back during a time of struggle in my life as a mother lifted me. Thank you!
Cheri MeinersFebruary 19, 2019
I love your articles and your love of the Savior. I have a sincere question about what you mean , “I have learned to go boldly to His throne of grace. I have learned to call on Him every day for mercy.” Are we not to go to our Heavenly Father in the name of Christ? Thank you for any additional insight.
karell BinghamFebruary 19, 2019
I think perhaps judgement day will be completely different than most people realize!
Charles DefranchiFebruary 19, 2019
Wally, your teachings do reflect so well your right understanding and experience of the Savior. Thank you for sharing and blessing our own lives in the process.
Herm OlsenFebruary 19, 2019
I have read some very tender, very special accounts of people who have had the Super all opportunity to be in the presence of Jesus - and their accounts parallel Wally’s ‘later-years’ anticipation of meeting Jesus: Pure love; pure acceptance; pure welcoming. Thanks for sharing. I think you are exactly on!
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