Through the Window

One of the most beautiful modern-day examples of meekness that I am aware of is that of Brother Moses Mahlangu.
His conversion began in 1964, when he received a copy of the Book of Mormon.
He was fascinated as he read this book, but it was not until the early '70s that he saw an LDS Church sign on a building in Johannesburg, South Africa, as he was walking down a street.
Brother Mahlangu was intrigued and entered the building to learn more about the Church.
He was kindly told that he could not attend the services or be baptized because the country's laws did not allow it at that time.

Brother Mahlangu accepted that decision with meekness, humility, and without resentment, but he continued to have a strong desire to learn more about the Church.
He asked the Church leaders if they could leave one of the meetinghouse windows open during the Sunday meetings so he could sit outside and listen to the services.
For several years, Brother Mahlangu's family and friends attended church regularly "through the window."
One day in 1980 they were told that they could attend church and also be baptized.
What a glorious day it was for Brother Mahlangu.

Later the Church organized a branch in his neighborhood in Soweto.
This was possible only because of the determination, courage, and faithfulness of people like Brother Mahlangu who remained faithful for so many years under difficult circumstances.

One of Brother Mahlangu's friends, who had joined the Church at the same time, recounted this story to me when I visited the Soweto stake.
At the end of our conversation, he gave me a hug.
At that moment, brothers and sisters, I felt as if I was encircled in the Savior's loving arms.
Meekness emanated from this good brother's eyes.
With a heart full of goodness and deep gratitude, he asked if I could just tell President Thomas S. Monson how grateful and blessed he and many others were for having the true gospel in their lives.
Brother Mahlangu and his friend's example of meekness truly influenced many lives for good--especially mine.

-Ulisses Soares -Be Meek and Lowly of Heart -October 2013 General Conference

Until you next read these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!

-Sarnic Dirchi