Exceedingly great joy.

I needed to share this thought that I had while I was studying for my Teachings and Doctrines of the Book of Mormon class this semester. 

We have two lessons each week, and this week's first lesson is all about Lehi's dream of the Tree of Life. There was a section where we were asked to ponder about the words that Lehi used to describe the tree and its fruit, and answer how these words teach me about God's love as shown through the gift of His Son Jesus Christ. I will now share the thoughts that I had:

Lehi's words:

* "I did go forth and partake of the fruit; and I beheld that it was most sweet, above all that I ever before tasted. Yea, and I beheld that the fruit thereof was white..."

* "It filled my soul with exceedingly great joy."

    "Most sweet", "white", "exceedingly great joy". All of these terms give me the idea of the purest, sweetest, joyous things. The gospel, for one, but also what crossed my mind is newborn babies. They are so sweet, pure ("white"), and bring the greatest joy to all who see them. And how did God give us the gift of His Son? Through a sweet, pure, precious newborn babe, who brought exceedingly great joy to all.

I just wanted to share my sweet thought and new connection between the Tree of Life and Jesus Christ. Have a great week!

Xoxo
Mattie