Testimonies of the Prophet in Africa
My Impressions and Testimony of the Coming of the Prophet
“As he concluded and blessed the nation of Zimbabwe and its Church members, I felt my burdens being lifted and my soul was comforted.”
The coming of the prophet to Africa was one of the most historic events to ever happen in my life and to ever happen to the people of Zimbabwe. (The last time the prophet visited here was in the 1990s.)
I was so delighted with his visit, and this was one of the best and most inspiring events that I have experienced after my mission. As President Nelson entered in the conference hall, I felt through my heart that the servant of the Lord had just arrived.
His being accompanied by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was just another added blessing. The two spoke as one—having authority—and the whole conference was filled with the richness of the Holy Ghost. At the end of his comments, when he blessed the children, President Nelson made me remember the Savior when He said, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14). And I thought of the prophet Amos, who recorded, “Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7). As he concluded and blessed the nation of Zimbabwe and its Church members, I felt my burdens being lifted and my soul was comforted.
I know that President Russell M. Nelson is the Lord’s prophet, seer, and revelator. I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet of this last dispensation. I know that this Church has the same blueprint as it had in the time of Jesus Christ.