In 3 Nephi 17, as Jesus was about to leave the Nephites, the multitude looked at him as if they would ask him to tarry a little longer with them. As I read this account, I wondered how I would have felt if I were there. Of course it seems like I would always want Jesus to tarry longer with me. But as I thought more deeply and honestly about this question, I realized that I have plenty of opportunities to invite Jesus to tarry with me right now. Do I take those opportunities to have the Lord tarry with me a little longer now? How do I desire to spend my time? Am I eager to delve into the scriptures to tarry with the Lord? Am I eager to pray and tarry with the Lord? Am I eager to attend my church meetings and to worship in the temple to tarry with the Lord? I have so many opportunities to invite the Lord to tarry with me. When I get distracted, or waste my time in trivial matters, I am showing where my true desires are. I do not need to wait for physical manifestations of the Lord to invite him to tarry with me. This should be the desire of my heart on a daily basis.
The Nephites desires to have Jesus tarry a little longer with them led to incredible blessings. Chapter 17 is a very tender chapter. Jesus healed every one of the sick that were brought to him. He blessed each of the children, one by one. He wept with the people. They were overcome with joy because of his tarrying with them. I believe that Jesus desires to bless each one of God's children. We need to desire and invite him to tarry with us to receive his blessings.
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