5 For behold, the time cometh, and is not far distant, that with power, the Lord Omnipotent who reigneth, who was, and is from all eternity to all eternity, shall come down from heaven among the children of men, and shall dwell in a tabernacle of clay, and shall go forth amongst men, working mighty miracles, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, causing the lame to walk, the blind to receive their sight, and the deaf to hear, and curing all manner of diseases.
6 And he shall cast out devils, or the evil spirits which dwell in the hearts of the children of men.
7 And lo, he shall suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer, except it be unto death; for behold, blood cometh from every pore, so great shall be his anguish for the wickedness and the abominations of his people.
8 And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and his mother shall be called Mary.
Have you ever felt that there was a disconnect between your capabilities and your opportunities? That you could do so much more if you weren’t constrained by your circumstances?
How about this: the Creator of all things comes to earth, takes a mortal body, and experiences the associated limitations, including pain, hunger, thirst, and fatigue. Imagine that He performs miracles and teaches profound truths with eloquence and wisdom, but He is misunderstood, rejected, and ultimately condemned to death.
Against that backdrop, can we be a little more patient in our own suffering? Can we lower our expectations a little, and work within the limitations we can’t control? Can we maintain our faith and press forward, even when we are criticized or ridiculed by others?
I’m grateful for the Savior’s perfect example of humility and of faith. I will strive to follow His example today, by focusing on my duties and on serving the people around me, and not allowing my limitations or my circumstances to discourage or distract me.
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