Can you imagine a world without a Savior? I was asked to ponder that yesterday in church in a Sunday school class. I really cannot imagine. I am so thankful for my Savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of God! Without Him, we really could have nothing. Not a single Gift of any sort. It is such a great week to know and serve Him. I love sharing the message of the Restoration that teaches everyone that he is still here and He has a great work to fulfill and he trusts us to help him with it.
Our Christmas miracle came early this year. Last night we had a return appointment with a couple we didn't really know a lot about. Their names are Omark and Dowanda. They found the church online, they ordered a Book of Moron off the church’s website to find out what it was and what it said. Omark is a very spiritual man, he is definitely searching for truth. They live in a rundown part of Roanoke where we would never have thought of going tracting or finding. When we got to their house, we were expecting that it might be kind of dirty and a rough environment. When we knocked on the door and he welcomed us in, we were hit by the spirit! Their house was so clean and they explained how they like to keep it that way so they can feel the holy spirit in their home. As soon as we walked in, I knew that the Lord had been there, that they have been prepared for this lesson. The lesson went amazing! Omark was like a kid in the candy store learning about the restoration. He loved it and he recognized the truth. They even asked us if they could come to church with us before we could invite them. It was the most powerful lesson Elder Kropushek and I have had. It was truly a miracle. They accepted an invitation to be baptized and asked us if there were things we could leave them to learn more. I have never seen so much excitement from a man responding to our message. It builds my testimony that the Lord is truly hastening his work!
It reminds me of a Scripture in D&C 84:88:
“88 And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your
right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about
you, to bear you up.”
We truly felt that last night as we visited with Omark and his wife. This really is the Lord’s work, I have such a testimony of that.
So this week has been fun--the move and all the transfer stuff is finally done! We have been putting in the work in our area. We pretty much had to start fresh, but we have been seeing miracles as we find people to teach. It has also been a blast serving and living with three other missionaries that has been fun. It blows my mind that I am the oldest in the mission out of the bunch, when a year ago I was the youngest in a very similar situation. It is all smiles in Roanoke.
In one of my packages, there was a cool nativity from my mom to give to a family we are teaching. We had a lesson with the Vogel family and we built the nativity and shared the Christmas story. We tied in the Atonement as well. It was fun and the kids seemed to really enjoy it, especially their six year old girl. It was a blast!
I hope everyone has a great Christmas! I know we are looking forward to it. I love you all, please do something for the Savior on his day! Have a good week and Keep the Faith!
- Elder L. Kaleb Bingham
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