My heart swells with love and joy when I read these simple words. "[To] the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that JESUS is the CHRIST, the ETERNAL GOD, manifesting himself unto all nations."
1) It's a testament and testimony of our Savior, who makes my heart rejoice.
2) The phrases "convincing of the Jew and Gentile" and "manifesting himself unto all nations" are so exciting because the purpose is for the entire world to hear the gospel preached and to come to know the Savior, no matter where they're from or who they are. Jesus didn't come to save a select few. He came to save us all.
It's truly a work of love and power that these records were "hid up unto the Lord, that they might not be destroyed--To come forth by the gift and power of God" when the time had come for the gathering of scattered Israel to begin.
I haven't even started reading the actual book yet and I'm so overwhelmed by how much the Lord loves His children. He sent His Son to pay the price we never could. We are worth redeeming and in addition to the work the Savior did, we are also blessed with records to learn from so that not only can WE know Jesus for ourselves, but we can share Him with the entire human family too.
As I read the Book of Mormon again, preparing for the new year and responding to the prophet's invitation in October's General Conference, I've specifically asked to be guided in my study of the bible as well, and to gain a testimony and love for it as I read both precious accounts of God's work among the children of men on the earth.
I'm so excited to have the opportunity to keep learning of my Savior and growing in love for Him. To become more like Him every day through the power of His atonement and the word of God.
