The Light of the World

3 Nephi 8 – The earth is entirely changed because of earthquakes, tempests, etc. because of the crucifixion of Christ. Those who survived moaned because they did not repent. For three hours there were earthquakes, etc. Then there was total darkness.

I've been in an earthquake, and I can only imagine how terrifying that had to be. Three hours! What horror, but those who survived it knew what caused it, which is why they wished they had repented.

Verse 21 - “There could be no light. . .”  This condition was for three days - the same amount of time the Savior was declared dead until he returned as a resurrected being.  A man I met, who had a spiritual and near-death experience, returned to his body with a very strong testimony that all light is from the Savior. This all makes total sense. The Savior of the world was crucified and the light of the world was gone.

We know the Savior is going to return to the earth and there are signs today that indicate it won't be that long. What am I doing to prepare for this experience? Do I know what to expect? I see the hand of God in the many disasters that are taking place in the world today. God certainly knows how to get the attention of his people, but does it change the behavior? Not a whole lot. Those who get it, are humbled.

In answer to my question, do I know what to expect? I need to study a little more what to expect again. We have tried to prepare temporally, and there is a lot I feel good about, but there is always more we could and probably should do. I see neighbors building gardens that look like Fort Knox against the enemy (deer), and I feel uncomfortable that we aren't doing the same. But I have food storage, and a garden wouldn't change that.

Spiritually? I try hard to be worthy of the spirit in my life.