“Remembering Jesus,” Friend, December 2024, 18–19.
Remembering Jesus
“This is a special book. It can help you remember Jesus Christ.”
This story took place in the USA.
Victoria watched in the mirror as Mom brushed her hair. It was almost time for church.
“Why do we go to church?” Victoria asked.
Mom set down the hairbrush. “We go to church to take the sacrament and learn about Jesus Christ.”
“But why?” Victoria asked.
“The bread and water help us remember how Jesus suffered and died for us,” Mom said. “When we take the sacrament, we remember all the good things He did. And we promise to try to do good things too.”
Victoria smiled. “So we can be like Jesus!”
“That’s right!” Mom helped Victoria put on her shoes. “Trying to be like Jesus makes us happy.”
At church Victoria sat quietly with Mom and Dad. Soon it was time for the sacrament. She bowed her head and listened to the prayer.
Then Mom pulled a book out of her bag. “This is a special book,” she whispered. “It can help you remember the Savior during the sacrament.”
Victoria opened the book. There were lots of pictures of Jesus Christ. One picture showed Him as a baby in a manger. Another showed Him getting baptized. Victoria remembered that story from Primary. She would get to be baptized one day too!
Mom held out the tray of bread. Victoria reverently took a piece. Then she looked back at her book. On the next page there was a picture of Jesus praying in a garden. Victoria knew that He suffered for everyone’s sins and felt their pain and sadness. He must love us a lot, she thought.
Victoria kept turning the pages. Many pictures showed Jesus helping others. In one picture, He was teaching people. In another one, He healed a blind man. There was even one of Him with children.
Next it was time for the water. Victoria bowed her head during the prayer. Then Mom passed her the tray.
Victoria took a little cup of water to drink. She thought about how Jesus loved others. A warm feeling filled her heart. She wanted to be kind and loving too.
“Mom, I want to be like Jesus,” Victoria whispered.
Mom smiled. “That makes me happy. And I know it makes Him happy too.”
Victoria smiled too. She loved Jesus Christ. She wanted to always remember Him.
Illustrations by Tammie Lyon