I find myself thinking often about this future day — the day when the Savior comes again. What will it be like? 3 Nephi 11 gives such a vivid picture that I can almost place myself there.
First, the people heard a voice — soft, not quite knowing where it came from. I can see myself doing the same thing, looking around, wondering. That’s so me.
Second, their hearts began to burn. That one feels familiar. That’s how the Holy Ghost speaks to me — not loud, just quietly certain.
Third, they looked toward heaven. Isn’t that instinctive? When we hear something we can’t explain, we look up. I would too.
Fourth, the Father’s voice said, “Jesus is the Light and Life of the world.” I love that so much. A young man in our ward who is autistic once said it means everything in this world was made by Him. Jesus gives us light. He gives us life.
Fifth, the people remembered hearing about Him. That won’t be hard for me. I already think of Him constantly. He is my Light. He is my Life.
Sixth, they were invited to come — to touch and feel. I’ve thought a lot about this part. Would I go forward? Would I reach out to touch the wounds in His hands and feet? That’s a little out of character for me. My eyes can believe easily enough, but He wanted them to feel for themselves. Maybe that’s why — so their witness would be solid and unshakable.
Seventh, Nephi was given power to baptize, and then shared that authority with others. I hadn’t really noticed that before. There was work to be done — just like there will be when He comes again.
Will His coming follow a similar pattern? I think it might. We’ve been told to prepare. For me, that means knowing the scriptures well enough to share them with others, staying true to my covenants, and going to the temple often to rememberthose promises. It means bearing witness of Jesus whenever I can and being a light to others.
If I can do those things — even in small ways — maybe I’ll be ready when our Savior comes again.
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