Apostles of the Lord

This last weekend was one of spiritual strengthening and enlightenment. I know that Heavenly Father has spoken to us through his chosen servants. I am grateful that in our modern age, we have apostles. These men are called of God, and chosen to bear special witness of Jesus Christ. I testify that they are so very needed in a time when secular thinking and disbelief are so very common in our society. Their words offer peace, confidence and surety in an unsteady and difficult world.
One such apostle is a man by the name of Richard G. Scott. I've come to love and appreciate him through the years, and admire his life's mission and work. He has a special, sincere love for people that is rarely seen. I met him while I was a missionary in the MTC. He stayed after giving his talk and shook each missionaries hand. I recall looking into his eyes and seeing the light of Christ burning so very brightly!! I knew that he has had experiences to give him the special witness he bears. He teaches of the importance of listening to and then following the promptings of the Holy Ghost. He teaches with power and authority how to do so.
I'm especially grateful for the message that he shared this last conference, and how he opened up to so many people and shared tender memories with us. He did so via inspiration, and his message touched my family very deeply. He spoke of losing 2 little children, and even his wife now later in life. He spoke of not asking why, but rather trusting that God knows what's best for us as his children. This really affected our family because of what my sister went through last summer losing their first little boy.
God be thanked for these special witnesses!