Establish a Celestial pattern

How is it, he then asked, that he who ruled in the heavens — the very Creator of the earth — should consent to be born in poverty, endure scorn and abuse and, in the end, be crucified?

"Jesus endured all that was necessary in life and in death to atone, redeem and establish a celestial pattern for the children of God — for us."

.... it was essential that the Son of God be "born of the flesh" and "descend below all things" so that he might redeem all things.

"Just as Jesus, we came down from heaven to do the will of him that sent us, and to achieve, with the grace of Christ, immortality and eternal life." 

The Christmas season, is rich with stories of sacrifice and ministering as people seek to help others. Such service-anchored living should be the yearlong pattern of one's life.

D. Todd Christofferson