I wonder what I usually say at the beginning of these emails. Sometimes I think about it too hard haha.
But Elder Marks and I have been seeing a lot of small miracles. I think we are still finding the streeting and finding rhythm in Abeno, but we have a lot of great opportunities to serve God's children everyday.
We had another lesson with Tsukui San and we were able to apply pictures and super simple language. Basically the translator's said that using Preach My Gospel language is bad as that is too complicated for her because of some challenges she experiences. So we use Primary language and along with that we used a lot of pictures and we only taught one principle. And we really did feel the Spirit and it was a very interesting lesson. Using pictures and writing on the white board and just restating the same things over and over. But I think Tsukui San did gain some understanding about Christ and why He came to earth.
We are going to teach her next time using the Children's hymn "He Sent His Son"
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How could the Father tell the world of love and tenderness?
He sent his Son, a newborn babe, with peace and holiness.
How could the Father show the world the pathway we should go? He sent his Son to walk with men on earth, that we may know.
How could the Father tell the world of sacrifice, of death? He sent his Son to die for us and rise with living breath.
What does the Father ask of us? What do the scriptures say?
Have faith, have hope, live like his Son, help others on their way.
What does he ask? Live like his Son.
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We are now translating it into Japanese as the Japanese version in the hymnbook is a little different and we want to preserve the questions. It was cool to learn that by the Spirit and feel confirmation that teaching her through pictures and the Children's hymns would help her understand.
And just read those words! They are such a simple and profound and beautiful way to explain the need of our Savior, Jesus Christ. My favorite line is "What does he ask? Live like his Son". I just love that line of song!
What is your favorite line?
Quick thought, do you read the scriptures and just over complicate them? I do! A lot! But the Gospel is simple and not supposed to be confusing, but like light.
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5 For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.
6 Behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and there will be no more doctrine given until after he shall manifest himself unto you in the flesh. And when he shall manifest himself unto you in the flesh, the things which he shall say unto you shall ye observe to do.
7 And now I, Nephi, cannot say more; the Spirit stoppeth mine utterance, and I am left to mourn because of the unbelief, and the wickedness, and the ignorance, and the stiffneckedness of men; for they will not search dknowledge, nor understand great knowledge, when it is given unto them in plainness, even as plain as word can be.
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Literally, when we search the Book of Mormon, study out our problems in our minds, pray, and seek for revelation, read again, we are promised to be shown all things that we should do. Nothing more or nothing less. When I drop an apple, it drops. Gravity just is.
The Gospel just is. So when the Savior invites us to come unto Him and to put your burdens at His feet. He will do it. Key word, will.
So I invite you to not overcomplicate the scriptures. Of course there are parables and shouldn't be taken at face value. But take the scriptures at face value, put trust in God in the words that are written and you will see miracles! I promise!
We had Stake Conference at this event center down in Sakai which was fun, Elder McCune spoke as well which was great! I liked how he said that we need to speak of Christ not just on the Sabbath, but throughout our week! This week is going to be great! I pray for you all!
Love you all!
Elder Robertson
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