The Lord Is Watching Out for His Children...

This past week Elder Sanchez and I have been so blessed with so many spiritual experiences. One came when we were teaching a family of recent converts who are passing through a tough time. As we began conversing with the dad, Neiser Gutierrez, he was quick to try to find someone to put blame for his problems and just trying to find a way to vent. As we allowed him to talk, I felt that something wasn’t right in the house or with the family. A few more minutes went by and then it hit me “Ask him if there is food in the house”. I cut him off in his talking and asked him “Neiser, is there food in the house for you and your family”. He looked at me with a look of joy and shame all at the same time. He suddenly broke down in tears and explained that for the last couple of days no one in his house has eaten and that he hadn’t commented that to anyone. That same night we called up the Branch President to come over and help to evaluate the situation in order to get food in the house. As we were walking back to our house we both were overcome with the sense of joy that comes from following the promptings of the spirit. It was another great testimony to me of the way the Lord watches out for his children through us. We are representatives of Jesus Christ and through us he takes care of each of his children.