The Book of Mormon is the key stone, the tangible evidence that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is true. The truth of the Book of Mormon rings true whether being discussed underground as a metro swiftly passes by, or on a quiet serene mountain top. I love the opportunity I have to share this book with so many people in so many settings knowing the incredible promise at the end of the Book of Mormon is true. If people will ask with a sincere heart, having faith, and real intent, this one simple book has the ability to change lives and build a foundation in Christ that will not fall.
A few weeks ago our mission had the opportunity to attend the Washington Nationals baseball game as part of day of service. As I think back to the Nationals game I can see in my mind swarms of people in red attire, intermingled with elders in white shirts and ties and sisters in skirts, all of which were prepared and excited for the baseball game. The image that sticks in my mind most vividly is of a single, dimly lit, passing metro car.
All
around me I could see several missionaries distributing copies of the Book of
Mormon, pass along cards, and pamphlets with the new friends they met. We
arrived at the first metro stop and people quickly departed off the metro. The
metro cars were left fairly empty since most people were headed to the game,
but as it pulled away I saw something that left a picture in my mind that will
last forever. The metro was passing and through the dimly lit window I glanced
and saw a girl sitting by herself flipping through her newly given book of
Mormon. In my mind time froze. I don't know what is in her future; neither does
the missionary that gave her the book. The one who does know is God. The
brief moment she spent with the missionary may have been the start of a new
life for her, a happier life, a life with the fullness of the gospel. I
love that a common phrase throughout the Book of Mormon is "Come unto
me." I know no matter the setting whether it be in a crowded metro or the
wide open spaces of the outdoors we can all play and intricate part in helping
others come closer to Christ and feel of his love.
Come Unto Christ SONG :) (click)
