The Atonement is not just about receiving but also giving.
Great perspective awaits those who are willing to see that as we choose to accept and use this gift, we also bring joy and glory to God. Sometimes we mistakenly believe God and Jesus already have everything, but They don't have you or me until we consciously give ourselves to Them.
As we freely offer our hearts and wills, we can bring Them great joy. I find purpose and satisfaction in knowing that in this small and simple way, I have something to give Them.
Without us, the blessed emblems of the sacrament would simply sit in tray each Sunday. It is up to us to pick them up and internalize them. As we do so, we are not just receiving, we are also giving.
By Brad Wilcox
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