AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Yesterday my companion and I walked in to Sacrament meeting fasting for more committed investigators.  I was just about to stand up and bear my testimony when one of our recent converts caught my eye from the foyer.  He had tears in his eyes and we went to a vacant room and talked about what was happening.  Turns out he had some pretty serious rent problems so I went back into the chapel and found Brother Brinkeroff, our Ward Mission Leader.  As soon as Brother Brinkeroff heard about his situation, he said, "Curt, you can stay at my house."  Curt protested, but Brother Brinkeroff insisted.  He said, "Curt, I won't accept your money.  You're my friend and that's what friends do."

This conversation brought tears to my eyes as I watched Brother Brinkeroff say what he had to say with the brightest smile on his face.  He had charity and he was willing to take Curt in on a moment's notice. 

I am going to work on being charitable in all things...in my thoughts, in my voice and in my actions.  Brother Brinkeroff didn't know it and neither did my companion, but that experience was an answer to my prayers.  It was a further witness to me of God's infinite wisdom and how everything we encounter and experience is for our benefit.  God knows us so well--better than we know ourselves.  How else would HE be able to comfort us in our ailments and illnesses?  He has to know us inside and out to know EXACTLY how to comfort us. 

This experience was amazing for me.