Christ's Love

3 Nephi 17:21-24 

21 And when he had said these words, he ^awept, and the multitude bare record of it, and he took their little children, one by one, and ^bblessed them, and prayed unto the Father for them.

22 And when he had done this he wept again;

23 And he spake unto the multitude, and said unto them: Behold your little ones.

24 And as they looked to behold they cast their eyes towards heaven, and they saw the heavens open, and they saw angels descending out of heaven as it were in the midst of fire; and they came down and encircled those little ones about, and they were encircled about with fire; and the angels did minister unto them.

I just finished reading chapter 17 of 3 Nephi for the 3rd time.  I'm amazed and touched by the tenderness and compassion of Christ's visit to the America's after His death in Jerusalem.  As I read, I get the feeling that he possibly came to teach a more formal sermon but saw the people's yearning for him to stay and simply be with them.  He was overcome by their love for Him and marvelous miracles and teaching ensued.  I love the account of how he gave special attention, individual love and possible taught the children some of the most sacred teachings illustrates to me how much He loves children.  Perhaps His example towards children and others is a great example to us on how we should treat others AND not worry so much about accomplishing our plan, but to let the spirit guide.  I am touched by His love.

What would it have been like to be there?