Jul 10, 2023

Saul was someone who strongly harassed Christian believers, but the Lord still had a plan for him. While on the road to Damascus intending to arrest any followers of Christ, a light shone around Saul and the Lord spoke to him. After the Lord identified Himself, Saul said, “Lord, what wilt thou have me do?” (Acts 9:6). The Lord knew who Saul could become—Saul's past didn’t determine his future. Though his journey wasn’t an easy one afterwards, he had the opportunity to show the Lord that he would keep choosing Him—and he did.

I love this example of Saul. It shows that we can all choose, even in an instant, to follow the Savior, Jesus Christ. And we can keep choosing Him, again and again forever onward. 

I think Wilford Woodruff is another great example who chose to follow Jesus Christ and kept on choosing Him. Wilford Woodruff first heard of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ on December 29, 1833, was baptized 2 days later, and began sharing the gospel shortly thereafter. He spent the rest of his life, 65 years, choosing to teach of and follow the Savior, and serve His people.

We, too, get to make that choice. May we choose to follow and keep following Him.

Krystyna Hales is the Operations & HR Manager for the Foundation. She joined the Foundation in 2020 and is so grateful to be a part of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ through Wilford Woodruff's words in this unique way.