Jeffrey Holland

Message intended for everyone, but directed to those who are alone or abandoned. Those longing to be married, or those without spouse or children. Savior shouldered the burden of salvation alone too. Life of Jesus was way worse, we cannot complain.

Judas betrayed him for 30 pieces of silver. Story story, blah blah. Could ye not watch with me one hour. Story story, blah blah. Read new testament. Crucifixion. Divine withdrawal, my god, why hasn't thou forsaken me? Died spiritually and physically so he would know what it was like for us. Story story, blah blah.

I guess I am really an apostate when stories of Jesus don't move me. Like, not even a little bit. God will always be with us; yeah, so what? No one was there to help or uphold him; meh.

We are never alone cuz christ atonement. We will not be comfortless. Father and Jesus will abide with us.

These scenes of christ's lonely sacrifice must never be reenacted by us. Jesus should not walk alone again, he shouldn't have to confront sin without aid. He should not see unresponsive onlookers. Hey, maybe they are talking about MY indifference. Kick ass!

May we stand by Jesus in all times/things/places, just like the young women's theme. He has stood by us.

Amen