In John 6 Christ gives the Bread
of Life sermon. This sermon is very symbolic, but those that were listening
took the sermon very literally. Verse 35 says, “And Jesus said unto the, I am
the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that
believeth on me shall never thirst.” He’s saying that those who follow him and
live the gospel will be fed spiritually. Their testimonies will be what fills
their life. In verse 54 Christ says, “Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my
blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.” Christ was
referring to the Sacrament, but the people thought he was crazy. They thought,
“This guy wants me to eat his flesh and drink his blood? No way! I’m outta
here!” And many of those people left Christ and went their own way.
But then Christ turned to His
apostles and said, “Will ye also go away?” And Peter replied, “Lord, to whom
shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure
that thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Peter was so strong in
his testimony that he wasn’t going to let anything take him away from Christ
and the gospel.
All of us have our own questions
about the gospel. I know I have plenty! And most of my questions won’t be
answered until I return to live with Heavenly Father again. Yes, sometimes it’s
frustrating to not know everything, but we can’t let these questions define our
testimony. Our testimony needs to be based on what we know and what we believe.
I have a strong testimony in the Plan of Salvation. I know that someday I will
be reunited with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ if I continue to live
faithfully.
I love President Uchtdorf’s
quote, “Doubt your doubt before you doubt your faith.” Please don’t question
your testimony. Know that Jesus is our Savior and Redeemer, that Heavenly
Father lives and he LOVES YOU. This gospel is true. As Peter said, there is nowhere
else we can go. The way to eternal life is through Christ. Just trust in the
Lord and believe.
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