"First, consider the Savior’s introduction of the sacrament. The Savior knew what was about to befall Him. His sacred, atoning mission, beginning with the War in Heaven in the premortal existence, was about to unfold that evening and the next day. Yet with the trials by His adversaries imminently before Him, there is not the slightest evidence He was preparing a defense against the untrue accusations. The Savior instead introduced the sacred ordinance of the sacrament to His disciples. As I contemplate that solemn occasion, my feelings are deeply touched. Sacrament meeting is the most sacred and holy of all the meetings in the Church. After His Resurrection, the Savior instituted the sacrament among the Nephites. 10 If we are to be His disciples and to be committed members of His Church, we must remember and reverence the sacrament. It allows each of us to express with broken hearts and contrite spirits our willingness to follow the Savior, to repent, and to become a Saint through the Atonement of Christ. 11 The sacrament allows us to witness to God that we will remember His Son and keep His commandments as we renew our baptismal covenant. 12 This increases our love and appreciation for both the Father and the Son."
Elder Cook, We Follow Jesus Christ
This time of year we set up a hundred little reminders of the Savior, from the nativity sets to the star or angel on top of the tree. Taking out most of the commercial side, I think it is still safe to say that at this season we especially focus on remembering Christ. There is a beautiful spirit of giving this time of year and it is a time of miracles and love. A friend recently remarked that she hated that the Christmas season goes by so fast, because afterwards people get grouchy again! I was reminded that though the celebration may be more widespread during the holidays, all year long we have reminders of the Savior not the least of which is the sacrament as we partake weekly. As Elder Cook mentioned, not only is it a reminder of Him, but an opportunity for each of us to recommit and renew our covenants. I am so grateful for this miraculous "Christmas" every Sunday.
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