Letters 05/21/12

May 21, 2012


 This week has been quite trying. We have had the opportunity to see, firsthand, how powerful the adversary can be. It seemed as though there was a concentrated attack on our investigators, and each case proved mentally exhausting. Some of our most promising fruits have been thrown around like the playthings of the devil. He is a real being, and his power and influence reach far beyond our knowledge or comprehension. Luckily, the sun always rises, and likewise, the power of God will always dispell even the darkest of the adversaries darkest nights.
     The trials that we have gone through this week have humbled me greatly. I came to realise how much more I need to learn. I have also had many experiences where Elder Xaba and I were able to develope our companionship in unity. We finally had to sit down, let everything out, acknowledge and resolve our differences, and push on as one. I believe we have finally spanned the gap, and our companionship is being polished as a stone in a river. The fruits of our labors will be great if we can go forth as one.
     I don't know how many times people have said that I look like someone they know, but someone finally put a name to it. A man in the ward that is slightly crazy told me that I am Michael Knight from Knightrider. This same man, Sonney is his name, is mostly homeless, not a member, and he can't be baptized for several reasons that have to do with his mental handicaps. Despite this, he shows up every Sunday dressed in his shabby shirt and suit and he participates fully in the meetings. His knowledge exceeds that of most every member currently attending in the ward, and he acts the part. He is friendly to everyone, he always helps when help is needed, and he loves the missionaries (especially the Americans.) I can't explain the many lessons that he has taught me through his example, and I know that he will be right in the sight of God regardless of his membership status.
     All is well in Zion, and progression is one eternal round. It would take hours to make an account of the lessons and growth I experience, but know that "the universe is unfolding as it should..."

As always I leave my enduring and endearing love and affection.

--Love, Elder Jared William Davidson