I am excited for the
Gospel to be preached to so many more people now that there will be so
many more missionaries in the field, and a lot more Sisters! Let me tell
you, the Sisters who are coming into the field will begin to raise the
baptisms up to an unprecedented level, and it will be them that will set
the example and the standard that the Elders will have to live up to.
I was actually thinking about this during this week:
it was Eve, not Adam, that perceived the importance of keeping the
higher commandment of multiplying and replenishing the Earth, that they needed to
partake of the fruit to progress. It was Eve that showed to Adam the
"more excellent way". I believe this will also be manifest in our
missionary efforts. The Sisters take their callings more seriously, more
diligently, and they truly receive power in their callings, even
when Elders in the same circumstances don't. I truly believe that there
are Sisters that have more power to preach the gospel than some of the
Elders, because the Elders have the authority of the priesthood, but
lack the diligence and desire to receive the necessary power. It is like
that in many different aspects of the Church, not only missionary work.
We must rise up, and be men, fulfilling the roles which we were called
and ordained to fulfill. Not to say that the wonderful women of the
Church cannot or should not or are not meant to fulfill such roles,
because they are wonderfully capable and majestic at doing just that. It
is simply sad and unfortunate, however, when the women of the Church do
so in a necessity to "pick up the slack" that the men leave undone,
having to do what the men are supposed to do merely because the men
choose not to live up to their obligations and responsibilities.
Thankfully and happy, however, this is not the case. I am thankful for
wondferful men in my life who stand up, making the difference, and
fulfilling their priesthood roles and fatherly obligations, and do so
willingly and lovingly. They are examples of the Savior, and they are
blessed immensely for their diligent priesthood service.
The Gospel is true! I love you all so very much. Have an awesome, splendiferic week!
Love always,
Elder Reid Powell Empey
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