Anyone Can Know It

On Sunday an investigator that has faithfully come to church for two months and has read through Jacob in the Book of Mormon, but whom we have only been able to teach about four times, told us he is ready to get baptized. His name is Nicolás and he is 20 years old. He had recieved several answers from God already and he felt like our message was true. On Saturday he asked God for a certain confirmation, which I think had to do with some questions he has. In Sacrament Meeting, all his questions were answered and he felt strongly the confirmation that he was seeking. So after the meeting, he asked when we can baptize him and how we will do it. Before Sacrament Meeting he had doubts, but God swept his doubts away and he is more sure of his decision to be baptized. 

He is studying in the University of Chile to become a professional pianist. His studies will take many years, and he already put them on hold once. He recently returned to his studies, and he said he has promised himself that he will finish it this time. However, he realized that there is a problem. He will be studying until he is 27, at which point he will no longer be able to serve a mission. For now, he thinks he won't be going. But, he says that if God tells him that he needs to serve a mission, he will do it. His faith is impressive. 

What has impressed me most this week is that anyone at any age can know that the Book of Mormon is another true testament of Jesus Christ, that Christ has restored His power and authority to His church. I have seen 10 year olds, 13 year olds, 20 year olds, 30 year olds, 40 year olds, and 80 year olds who have learned of the truth of the restored gospel. If any man is willing to humble himself before God, and kneel down before Him to ask Him sincerely, God will speak to that man. I know that God speaks to us. I have seen Him give the same answer to others that He has given to me. It amazes me to see the conviction and faith of people when they recieve their answer from God. 

The Living God still speaks to man. His words will never cease.

Elder Garrett