He Is Risen

04-04-2015

Every six months, we have the opportunity to listen to the words of the prophet and the apostles, to the will of God as spoken through his servants. And this weekend (4 and 5 April) it is that time once more. Over the course of 5 sessions, we get to hear from the general authorities of the Church. A wonderful chance to hear what special counsel or instruction we all need. Regardless of your individual problems, concerns or questions, conference has something for everyone. This is truly a great time to stop and think about the meaning of this season. We will commemorate two very important events over the next few days: over two millenia ago, Jesus Christ was crucified and rose again on the third day and this we celebrate on Easter, which falls this year on the 5th of April, which also works out to be general conference this year. Additionally, on April 6, 185 years ago, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was re-established upon the Earth, through the prophet Joseph Smith, Jr. I hope that we can all remember these things as we listen to conference and during this weekend. And not only now, but let us always think of what Jesus Christ did for us.

Miracles. We saw many miracles this week. One of them, was that a referral from the ongoing Easter campaign on Facebook, committed to be baptised if she came to know that the Book of Mormon is true and that Joseph Smith was a prophet. And that was only the second lesson. We received two other referrals recently, and contacted them. They were both positive and we will visit them again sometime. It is so wonderful that these people came to us, essentially.

The rest of the week was fairly ordinary. My companions continued training their replacements and we had fun with them at various dinner appointments and during regular office work. Yesterday, my companions received t-shirts from a member, with their faces photoshopped onto the bodies of Jasper Cullen and Spanky from the Little Rascals. Because they look like them, apparently.

Next week, we get to go to the temple and then to Keukenhof. That will be a great experience. As the temple always is. I look forward to going there.

"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."