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King Benjamin in the Book of Mosiah Chapter 6:6-7 was
teaching his people about how to receive salvation.
(6) I say unto you, if ye have come
to a knowledge of the goodness of God, and his matchless power, and his wisdom,
and his patience, and his long-suffering towards the children of men; and also,
the atonement which has been prepared from the foundation of the world, that
thereby salvation might come to him that should put his trust in the Lord, and
should be diligent in keeping his commandments, and continue in the faith even
unto the end of his life…
(7) I say, that this is the man who receiveth salvation, through the atonement.
(7) I say, that this is the man who receiveth salvation, through the atonement.
To me this scripture points out two things: first, that we
need to know and understand that God is our loving Heavenly Father and second, we need to have faith in the
atonement of Christ and put our trust in it. If we do as President Monson
suggests and “take an inventory of (our) life and look specifically for the
blessings” (Consider the Blessings, October 2012) I know that we will see the
goodness, wisdom, patience, and longsuffering of God. I love looking back at my
day every night before praying and seeing the small blessings that have been given
me. God blesses his children with small
and great things.
One gift that I see bless my life every day is the
atonement. Christ’s atonement applies to all of us and allows us to change. We
can repent of past mistakes, and we can be empowered to be better. The atonement allows us to obtain salvation! As I have
sought to better understand the atonement, my faith has increased and my
ability to see blessings has grown.
Have you taken an inventory of your day? What are some
blessings you have seen?