With the Easter season upon us, I have been thinking about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the blessings we have received in this day from His atoning sacrifice. This led me to a talk given by Elder Bednar entitled “A Christlike Character”, where he spoke about the character of the Lord Jesus Christ. In his talk, he stated a quote from Elder Neil A. Maxwell that said, “There could have been no Atonement without the character of Christ.” Elder Bednar then continues to speak on a few examples of Christ’s character, from the Last Supper to His time spent on the Cross. Knowing of the betrayal and great suffering that He would endure, Christ still loved and offered multiple blessings to the people around Him, even until His final moments on the cross.

What an amazing example of selfless compassion and love Christ is! As we move throughout our busy lives, we will surely come across challenges and trials of our own, and know that others are likely going through them as well. Whether it is a friend, family member, ward member, or a stranger, reach out when prompted by the Spirit and offer help when possible. You never know the impact you’ll have on someone’s day by giving something as simple as a smile.

Happy Easter!

Ryan DeJesus