The Christmas SeasNeon

This Christmas season has been one of wonder, surprise, and awe.  I have met and visited with more people than ever before.  The children have come with wonder in their eyes at the lights and the magic 3D glasses, the treats and the animals.  The teens have come just to partake of the beauty that the lights show.  The adults have loved it all.  Watching the kids of all ages love the Christmas season has been fun for me.

We have had people say "Who is this Joseph Smith?" One woman asked who the picture above the fireplace was; Roger explained,  "it is the Lord Jesus Christ."  She said, "Oh, I thought it might be. I have heard of Him."  We have a lighted simulation of a covered bridge.  It is everyone's favorite.  One couple, who looked down on their luck and hard in their countenances, came into the residence where we have refreshments, and said "We have walked through the covered bridge; do you know there is a special spirit there? We would like to stay there forever." There is a way they can feel this all the time.  They must seek for Christ in their lives.

The Joseph Smith Birthplace Monument

There is a quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin of the the Council of the Twelve Apostles;   

 "Next to Bethlehem where the Savior was born, this site, the Birthplace of Joseph Smith, is one of the most sacred spots on the face of the earth, and if we are worthy, we would see the angels that hover over the trees protecting this spot and those who are here."

I know this to be true.  I have felt the spirit of the Lord moving me in ways to greet and love all of his children who have come here. I know he is no respecter of persons and I am blessed to be able to bear testimony of Jesus Christ.

Joseph Smith bears solemn testimony of the Savior also along with Sidney Ridgdon:

"And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!

For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father-

That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters of God."

I know this to be true!  It is the hastening of the work!