By On December 20th, 2024 Elder Ramos shared his testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ in a video we shared to Facebook. Click below to listen to his powerful message.
Elder Ramos’s testimony reminds us of an important truth taught by Elder Duane D. Bell in his address entitled “Become an Instrument in The Lord’s Hands”
In that address he said:
Most times it is not by chance that opportunities come our way to serve others. Often, Heavenly Father uses us to bless those who need that service at that specific time, knowing full well we are the best match to meet those needs and to lift their burdens. Repeatedly, Heavenly Father prepares us for just such opportunities like in the case of Alma and Amulek.
Alma, after having laboured much in crying repentance to the people of Ammonihah, encountered people who hardened their hearts towards his message. They “reviled him, and spit upon him, and caused that he should be cast out of their city” (Alma 8:13). The scriptures continue to teach that he was “weighed down with sorrow, wading through much tribulation and anguish of soul” (Alma 8:14). How would you feel if you were Alma?
Heavenly Father and the Saviour know our needs and will come to our aid whenever we seek Their help. In Alma’s case, he had a visitation from an angel who gave him encouragement. Listen to these words from a portion of the message the angel delivered, “Blessed art thou, Alma; . . . lift up thy head and rejoice, for thou hast great cause to rejoice” (Alma 8:15).
Simple words of encouragement can truly lift a burdened soul. This, however, was not all Heavenly Father had prepared to bless Alma. He had prepared Amulek to receive this prophet of God. Was it coincidence that Amulek just happened to be at the very place Alma entered the city? Not in Heavenly Father’s plan. As we remain on the covenant path and as we seek to serve others, we can be led by the Spirit to those in need. We learn of the service Alma and Amulek gave each other in preparation for their task. As they served side by side, they became inseparable friends, who served God and their fellowman faithfully to the end.
“Become an Instrument in the Lord’s Hands” Elder Duane D. Bell
When we pray to see others as the Savior sees them, we, like Elder Ramos has testified, will begin to see miracles in the lives of those we serve–and in our own lives. That is the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in action.
Thank you, Elder Ramos for your powerful example and the service you offer to all those you come into contact with!