I Know That My Redeemer Lives!

All of our children and grandchildren live out of state and do not have immediate access to the LDS Church News which arrives in our home each Saturday morning. Yesterday, the front page of the Church News had the First Presidency Easter Message.

For my children and grandchildren and other loved ones who won't see this Easter message from our Prophets, here are their beautiful words for this Easter season:

Among the most cherished thoughts and writings in this world is the divine statement of truth: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

This precious Son, our Lord and Savior, atoned for the sins of all mankind. That memorable night in Gethsemane His suffering was so great, His anguish so consuming that He pleaded, "Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." Later, on the cruel cross, He died that we might live, and live everlastingly. Resurrection morning was preceded by pain, by suffering in accordance with the divine plan of God. Before Easter, there had to be a cross. The world has witnessed no greater gift, nor has it known more lasting love.

The message of Easter is that the Savior lives! And because He lives all shall indeed live again. This knowledge provides the peace for loved ones of those who have passed on, "Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives: 'I know that my Redeemer lives!'"

Thomas S. Monson
Henry B. Eyring
Dieter F. Uchtdorf