I Finished reading Jesus the Christ
this week. It took me so long! (and I only understood half of it) but I
learned a lot. One thing I learned was about Peter. He was really
willing and ready in his heart, but his flesh was weak (see Matt 26:41)
As we know, Peter told Jesus that even if he had to die with Jesus, he
wouldn't deny him (Matt 26:35), yet he denied knowing him 3 times (Matt
26:69-75). Later in the New Testament, We read of Peter Boldly
testifying of the risen Lord in many places, including in front of the
chief priests and rulers of the Jews (who conspired to kill him even as
they had Jesus) (Acts 4) What was it that changed Peter from a willing
but weak man to a Bold and Fearless Witness of the Savior? It was his Testimony of The Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
It didn't matter to him anymore what happened to his body, because he
knew that The Lord had Broken the bands of Death, for Himself and for us
all. Peter knew that the end didn't come at death, but an even better
life to come if he would but keep the faith. So it must be with us. If
we can have a firm testimony of The Resurrection of the Savior, We too
can be Bold and Fearless, and secure for ourselves Happiness in the Fold
and Kingdom of the Good Shepherd when He comes again. (see Acts
1:10-11)
I love you! Hope you have a good week,
and let me know if you learn anything more about this subject please! I
want to learn more about becoming BOLD AND FEARLESS
Love,
Elder Mitchell
August 27, 2017:
Dear Mom,
I cut my own hair yesterday. It was fun, my companion
had to help a bit with the back. It looks OK. I wrote you another letter
this week and I sent a picture too. I was wanting to share something I
learned this week:
I was riding my bike when my
companion rode up behind me and told me that my tire was bent. I looked
down and sure enough it was wobbling in a weird way. I told him it
would be alright tho and we kept going. we had a long day of riding
bikes ahead of us and we had just left the flat. It wasn't too bad at
first, but the longer we rode the more I noticed how hard it was to
pedal. The tire seemed to be getting more and more bent the longer I
rode. But we were already too far from the flat to go get the car. by
the time night came it was almost impossible to keep going, and we were
still pretty far from the flat and we had an appointment to go to. I was
so sore! But I didn't have a choice so we kept riding, and I was
putting all of my weight into the pedals just to keep the bike rolling.
We made it to the appointment and back home afterwards) and as I lay
exhausted on my bed I thought of the spiritually debilitating effects
sin can have on us. A little sin can seem like it wont be a big deal,
but if we dont get it fixed(repent) it could turn into a bigger problem
until one day it stops our progress completely. The bike tract to
eternal life is a steep uphill track, difficult for even the best of
riders with bikes in perfect working condition. Luckily there are bike
repair shops all around us. sometimes we just have a flat tire that we
can fix ourselves. We just need to go to the shop and use their Air Pump
(think Sacrament) and Sometimes Our tires are all bent out of shape,
like mine was, and we need an experienced bike mechanic to help us
(think Bishop). Sometimes we foolishly think that problem "will be
alright," as I did. We ride up the hill trying to make it LOOK like
nothing is wrong, but inside it is beating us down. We know something is
wrong, but we can't admit it, thinking that stopping to go to the
repair shop will cost us our position in the "race" The fact is that we
are not in a "race" to the top, but should be hoping to see the great
view that awaits us at the top. The view will be the same for all who
reach the top, the first and the last will both be equally impressed at
the beauty of the landscape. BUT YOU CAN"T GET TO THE TOP WITH A BROKEN
BIKE.
I really enjoy the work here. The views
from the headlands are really nice too. We found another family this
week. We now have 2 young families investigating (Amber and Jason
dropped us tho, or we'd have 3) But they haven't came to church yet. I
hope you have a good week mom, I love you. Please share my parable with
the family (please edit it and make it more presentable, you can add
anything you like, make it sound good!)
Love you Momma, I miss you all the time.
Kai
August 24, 2017: A Facebook Message from Sister Lorraine Johnson:
Elder Mitchell was transferred to Coffs Harbor. It is rumored to be one of the most beautiful places in the mission and a favorite spot of President Checketts. Elder Mitchell is very excited to be serving with Elder Jang from South Korea. They both just want to work hard and be obedient.
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| The branch at Coffs Harbor. |
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