Oi família!
This week was full of unique and interesting
challenges. Now that our area includes
the whole ward we´re trying to figure out when to visit our half and the half
of the other élders. Finding equilibrium
between the two is interesting, but it´s working out. We´re having some amazing things happen and
we´re really seeing the hand of the Lord in our work. We´re still facing challenges, but like Élder
Holland said, "How could we believe it would be easy for us when it was
never, ever easy for Him?" The
challenges are giving me a unique oportunity to understand even better the
Atonement of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I cannot even begin to describe how my love for Him has grown because of
my missionary service. This truly is His
gospel.
But because of that, His gospel must also include
miracles. It makes sense. What was in Christ´s primative church must
also be in His modern church. We had
such a miracle on Saturday. Our zone was
having some challenges in finding new people to teach and especially in
baptizing. So, we organized a zone fast
to be able to reach our baptismal goal for the transfer. As we were fasting, we passed by Neto´s
house. Neto is living with an inactive
member of the church and hasn´t had much religious background in his life. We managed to catch him at home with his wife
and we began to talk. As we discussed
things, we saw that he was confused about religion. We live in a neighborhood here that is full
of churches, practically one on every corner.
He wanted to know why and which one was right. So, we began teaching the Restoration. It was awesome. The Spirit was so strong. We got to the part about Christ´s original
church and explained "So, Christ established his church using the
foundations, A prophet, 12 apostles, and his authority (1 Corinthians
12:28). Without that, the rest can´t
fall into place" and he said
"Wait, so the church needs a prophet and apostles? I didn´t know that." He loved the lesson. When we explained the First Vision the Spirit
was so strong. After I recited the
words, we let the Spirit hang in the air a little and testify. That little moment of silence was amazing as
the Spirit explained to them that Joseph Smith was a true prophet. My favorite part was the end when we made
that final, ever so important, invitation.
We reviewed how we can obtain an answer through the Holy Ghost using
Moroni 10:4-5. We talked about real
intent and then said "and you Neto, when you have an answer that this is
Christ´s true church on the earth, will you follow His example by being
baptized?" And he said, "Why
not?"
I know that miracles are real because I see them every
day. Fasting is a true and powerful way to
call down blessings from heaven. I know
this is the Savior´s true and living church here on the earth today. I am His servant.
Amo vocês. Até o
próximo!
Élder Evans
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