When I was serving a mission in Bacolod Philippines Mission, a drunk man approach me and my companion. He told us to teach him. Thinking that he is just joking because of the influence of alcohol. We told him that we will teach him tomorrow when he is not drunk, thinking that he will forget it. We didn't put that appointment in our planner. When we pass by to his house, to our surprise he greeted us and invite us to his house. He remember the appointment. When we teach him the Word of Wisdom, he never drink alcohol ever again. His wife was so happy to see the change in her husband, saying that before he drink alcohol everyday and there was no peace in their house.
I saw the transformation of this man 'til he got baptize.
Your right, someone may not appear "ready" to hear the gospel, but it is our responsibility to share the gospel to everyone, and it is up to God and the individual to receive guidance and promptings from the spirit.
Dru WestoverMay 26, 2013
Loved it!!!!! You always do a fabulous job
SusanMay 21, 2013
A wonderfully inspiring and uplifting story. Thank you for sharing.
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Shiean Dello BelenMay 28, 2013
When I was serving a mission in Bacolod Philippines Mission, a drunk man approach me and my companion. He told us to teach him. Thinking that he is just joking because of the influence of alcohol. We told him that we will teach him tomorrow when he is not drunk, thinking that he will forget it. We didn't put that appointment in our planner. When we pass by to his house, to our surprise he greeted us and invite us to his house. He remember the appointment. When we teach him the Word of Wisdom, he never drink alcohol ever again. His wife was so happy to see the change in her husband, saying that before he drink alcohol everyday and there was no peace in their house. I saw the transformation of this man 'til he got baptize. Your right, someone may not appear "ready" to hear the gospel, but it is our responsibility to share the gospel to everyone, and it is up to God and the individual to receive guidance and promptings from the spirit.
Dru WestoverMay 26, 2013
Loved it!!!!! You always do a fabulous job
SusanMay 21, 2013
A wonderfully inspiring and uplifting story. Thank you for sharing.
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