Purpose of Sacrament

A moment of clarity hit me as I was reading the scriptures while the sacrament was being passed. Earlier this week we had discussed the Sacrament in FHE and what the symbolism is for those that partake of it by those who are baptized and those who are not.

What stuck out to me today is in the scriptures 3 Nephi 18:7, 10 where it directly and bluntly states WHY we baptized members take it and what we get in return for our obedience to do it.

V.7-- And this shall ye do in remembrance of my body, which I have shown unto you. And it shall be a testimony unto the Father that ye do always remember me. And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you.

(I never thought of it as a physical testimony to Him that we are remembering what He has done for us. Normally we use symbolism more...it just hit me more today)

V.10-- ...Blessed are ye for this thing which ye have done, for this is fulfilling my commandments, and this doth witness unto the Father that ye are willing to do that which I have commanded you.

(Yet another physical witness or testimony that we remember Him and are willing to obey.)

Both testimony and witness of us taking of the bread and water can shower the blessing of always having His spirit with us. How much more is it important for us to partake of it so we can always have His Spirit? As imperfect people we are in need of weekly help to be forgiven and to ask continually for His Spirit.

I was pondering on other acts that can help bring His Spirit into our lives and I again see and understand the great importance of family prayers over dinner, morning it night family prayers, fhe and reading the scriptures together. How can we have room for contention if we try to fill our life with the Spirit?

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