The Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh ... that all men might repent and come unto him. And he hath risen again from the dead, that he might bring all men unto him, on conditions of repentance. And how great is his joy in the soul that repenteth! DOCTRINE & COVENANTS 18:11-13
Our souls are precious in the sight of God. Because of the Father’s great love for us, his spirit offspring, he provided a Savior who suffered death to make it possible for us to repent and return to him in his exalted kingdom. Not only did Jesus die but he rose triumphant from the grave, victorious over death, that he might bring each of us unto him, if we repent. We must do our part; we must draw upon the powers of heaven, repent, and access the Atonement in our lives. Though it is incomprehensible to us, our Redeemer suffered the pain and sin of every person. His perfect empathy and love teach us how to find rest to the soul and everlasting happiness. His greatest joy is in seeing the sons and daughters of God humble themselves, repent, and become truly changed, “new creatures” in Christ (Mosiah 27:2 6). Repentance is the key that unlocks the door to eternal joy in the kingdom of God. (Robert L. Millet and Lloyd D. Newell. Draw Near Unto Me: Daily Reflections on the Doctrine and Covenants. 51)
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