The fire is still going strong.
Alma 20:19-30
Despite being faithful, Ammon's brethren had a very different experience preaching to the Lamanites. How should we react when the outcomes of our faithfulness seem unfruitful?
I like what cofpac99001 said on bofm365 on Instagram: We succeed when we serve, we succeed when we invite others to come unto Christ, regardless of the reception or the fruit. We succeed when we obey. We succeed when we endure with patience. The ultimate outcome of our faithfulness is the quality of the fruit that we become.
Also, trujillofamilyjournal
When the outcomes of our faithfulness seem unfruitful we can strive to trust in the Lord and remember that Jesus Christ suffered all our pains struggles, and difficulties. It gives me peace to know that I'm never alone. It helps to remember that the hard things in life help us learn and grow.
20 - Ammon smote King Lamoni's father's arm so he couldn't use it. He could have killed him, but he didn't.
24 - He makes a deal with the king for the kings life. 1.)My brethren be cast out of prison and 2.) Your son may rating his kingdom and he may do according to he own desires.
25 - The king rejoices that that's all Ammon wants.
26 - Ammon had no desire to destroy him and he saw how much Ammon loved his son Lamoni.
27 - The king grants Ammon's wishes and asks that Ammon and his brethren come to see him because he was desirous to learn more about what Ammon was teaching.
28 - Almmon's brethren are brought forth out of prison
because King Lamoni had gained favor with the king of the land of Middoni.
29 - Ammon sorrows for the condition of his brethren, yet they were patient in all their sufferings.
30 - talks about a "more hardened and a more stiff-necked people."
In the Book of Mormon Student Manual on p. 203 it says this:
"The record states that Aaron and his companions served among those who were 'a more hardened and a more stiff-necked people'.
Their experience parallels the experience of many who try to teach those who either have no interest in, or who are antagonistic toward the gospel. President Henry B, Eyring explained why we must still try to reach every soul:
"Why should I speak to anyone about the gospel who seems content? What danger is there to them or to me if I do or say nothing?
"Well, the danger may be hard to see, but it is real, both for them and for us. For instance, at some moment in the world to come, everyone you will ever meet will know what you know now. They will know that the only way to live forever in association with our families and in the presence of our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, was to choose to enter into the gate by baptism at the hands of those with authority fro God. They will know that the only way families can be together forever is to accept and keep sacred covenants offered in the temples of God on this earth. And they will know that you knew. And they will remember whether you offered them what someone had offer you" (Ensign, Nov. 1998,33).
General Conference: "He Will Place You On His Shoulders and Carry You Home", President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
I finished the Ensign today and have already read the Friend so now I can read the New Era!
I seared our roast that we are feeding the missionaries for dinner early this morning and then put it in a 225 degree oven. Around noon I put in onion, celery, carrot, and red potatoes. I made a gravy with beef broth, mushroom soup, and onion soup mix, and brown gravy mix. It should be delicious!
For lunch James and I had leftovers. He had meatloaf and I had fajitas.
James needs diesel for the tractor. He forgot to get it yesterday so he ask me to make a trip to Stanford store with him, which I did. Of course he wanted me to read from our book, which I did. We are so boring and predictable.
Jared and his kids are in California for a few days. He sent me these pictures:
Nice, James.
Anna looks so grown up.
Sunbathing
More sunbathing
Time for lunch
Emmy
James
Molly and Emmy at an Angel's game.
A nice looking group, except Molly
looks a little sad.
Molly wants some cotton candy.
James, Anna, and Emmy
Around 4 pm. James and I went to work in the kitchen. I set the table and put the rolls in the oven. James made grape, lime juice and then he put together a salad. We are ready!
Elder Rosenbalm and Elder Goodenough get here right a 5pm.
Elder Rosenbalm has a nice smile!
Elder Rosenbalm will be going home in a couple of weeks so this is probably the last time we will have him for dinner. We wish him well. His family is in Kuwait right now. He will go there for a short time and then come back and go to school in Provo.
We had a spectacular sunset this evening, partly I think, because of the fire.
I took this while sitting on our front porch.
The fire crews are saying that drones are hindering efforts near the Cedar fire. It has grown to 43,00 acres.
