Good Friday Morning

It is Good Friday, traditionally recognized as the day Jesus Christ was crucified in Calvary.

I didn't remember it was Good Friday until after I left my first class of the day. A couple of hours before that, I was just waking up. I'm still getting over my cold, so I seriously thought about skipping this morning's class. After some thought, I decided to get up and go to work (John 5:8). It so happened that as I read from the Book of Mormon this morning I came across this passage: "And lo, he [Jesus Christ] shall suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer..." (Mosiah 3:7, page152; see also Alma 7:11-12, page 225).

This scripture reminded me of an article I recently read in the Ensign magazine about the difference between weakness and sin (https://www.lds.org/ensign/2015/04/it-isnt-a-sin-to-be-weak?lang=eng). I pondered the fact that what I was feeling, this headache, this stuffy nose, and these tired eyes, was a result of human weakness. I also thought how Christ has suffered all this and infinitely more, so He knows exactly what I'm going through and can give me the strength I need to overcome weakness and be better (Ether 12:27, Book of Mormon, page 510).

I am so glad I came to my morning class today. The teacher even commented on how fewer and fewer people are coming to class as the semester draws to a close. To those of us who were there this morning, he said, "It's great that you're hear because you're the enthusiasts. We're glad you're here!" That brought a smile to my face, knowing my morning struggle.

Then after class, I saw a wall display about the Savior's final week of His ministry, Easter week. That's when I was reminded that it is Good Friday today. Many things fell into place between 8am and 10am today. Pieces of truth and light have come together to become a true highlight of my day, and it's not even noon yet! I am grateful for a Good Friday morning. :)