In the church, we are taught that there are no coincidences. God is all knowing and provides generously for each one of us. It’s not surprising that this week, while covering this particular session of conference, we are able to pick one of the greatest sermons on Jesus Christ.

Elder Holland is everyone’s favorite apostle. Okay, maybe I generalize, and maybe that’s not completely true for everyone, but I think all of us tear up just a little when he extoles His unwavering belief in our Living Christ. His testimony is an emotional tidal wave and we are the beneficiaries.

In his talk, None Were With Him, we are carefully walked through the final hours of our Savior and it is an emotional journey. Similarly, as members of this church, we were invited to take an emotional journey throughout all of Holy Week.

• The church released several bold media posts.
• Our apostles posted several posts as well.
• In fact, my Facebook feed was flooded with the good news of Christ’s resurrection.
• There were several videos available online, from both the New Testament and the Book of Mormon, about what Jesus taught.
• Each day of Holy Week there were several options and opportunities to read, watch, ponder, and worship our Redeemer.

The timeline of this mortal earth is coming to an end. Everything that happens is inevitable. Sin will be glorified. Satan will tear everything down. Hearts will fail those on shaky ground. All the sons and daughters of God will use their agency. But, will we use it to choose our Savior, Jesus Christ? It’s not too late. Wouldn’t it be terrible if we failed now, so close to the end? As Elder Holland lovingly stated:

“May we declare ourselves to be more fully disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, not in word only and not only in the flush of comfortable times but in deed and in courage and in faith, including when the path is lonely and when our cross is difficult to bear.”