Ok Folks, miracle time! We get a call this week from a man, Frank, whom is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He says to us, “Elders, I want to be baptized.” That was freaking sweet by the way! His family are members of the church but he hasn’t been baptized. We had him come to church with us. We had a lesson after church and we asked him what was different in his life now that made him want to be baptized. Back story: a few years ago Frank had set a date to be baptized but he never got baptized. We wondered what made him his change his mind and desire to be baptized at this time. He then shared with us that he was on a ladder at his house and he felt an impression from the Holy Spirit that he needed to get baptized and that he needed to get in touch with the Elders. So he decided to call us. He then proceeded to share with us different experiences he has been having since he has been trying to follow God more. He said he was kind of at rock bottom and turned to God and told Him he needed His help; that he couldn't do what he was doing anymore. He told God that he was willing to do whatever the Lord wanted him to do.
So he has felt more peace in his life since allowing the Lord’s Will to direct him. Frank has been recognizing things he needs to change with his family and with his wife. He apologized to his wife this week for different things he has done and not done. According to him and his family, this is not like Frank. He says he is so ready to make changes and to follow God.
He was wondering about these experiences and what they meant. We talked about the Holy Spirit and how He guides us in our lives. We also talked about how Jesus Christ can change us. We read a few scriptures with him. Frank then stated that he liked having the feeling of the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit with him all the time but that it went away sometimes. He said, “It just goes away after awhile. I just hate that.” So we asked him how he would like it if he could have that feeling with him all the time He said, “That would be amazing. I would love that.” We then asked him if he knew how he could. “No” he said. So we read a scripture in the Book of Mormon that talked about being baptized and receiving the GIFT of the Holy Ghost. After he read it, he looked up and said, “So I need to be baptized and then I can receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost. We then said, “Yep. You’re exactly right. You’ll have the Gift of the Holy Ghost; He will be there with you constantly as long as you are obedient to God’s commandments and you do what He says.” He said, “Wow, I definitely need to be baptized for sure!” We set a baptismal date with him on November 28!
It was a really cool experience! Frank has been making a lot of changes and definitely wants to help his family. He is a really good guy! We are excited for him and he is pumped! He has been reading the Book of Mormon and loves it! We are having a lesson with him tomorrow.
Miracles happen! God is real! God’s work is real!
Elder Cahoon
