This week, I've been trying to be like the apostle Peter. More on that later though.
First off, I loved conference. As always, it's a great experience to listen to the words of the living prophets and learn more about how we can draw closer to Christ. One thing that I noticed was really big in the conference was the theme of repentance, and how it has the power to draw us closer to Christ. I also loved Elder Oaks talk about the Family a Proclamation to the World, and how it is an example of modern revelation and proof that God once again talks with man.
This week I also received the biggest shock of my life so far. We had special transfers, and I was assigned to train a new missionary, or rather to finish his training. For some reason, his companion was reassigned to another part of the mission, and so now I have to finish his training. It will be a challenge, but I´m sure that the Lord has prepared me for it. I should meet him in about five hours.
As I said, I've been trying to be like Peter. I've been reading Jesus the Christ lately, and it draws a stark contrast of Peter before and after the resurrection of Christ. Before his Resurrection, Peter was a good disciple that followed the commandments of Christ. Naturally he had his faults, but we understand that he is a good disciple and missionary. However, when Christ was arrested and brought before the high priest, He cowered in fear of punishment, and denied knowing Christ three times. Upon recognizing his sin, he runs away weeping into sore repentance.
This changes though after the Resurrection. We read in the book of acts that Peter received a cloven tongue and that he strait away went forth to proclaim the gospel to all in Jerusalem, fearlessly condemning them for the death of Christ. The difference that we see here is that Peter received a gift from the Holy Ghost, and that afterwords he was able to overcome his weakness and undo the damage of his sins.
We likewise are able to do the same thing. We read in the Book of Ether that if we humble ourselves before Christ he will make weak things become strong unto us. We all have the ability to plead before the Master for strength and forgiveness that we can be better instruments in his hands.
That's all for now.
Elder Gooden
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