Of One Fold and One Shepherd - LDS Talk on CD

Of One Fold

Of One Fold and One Shepherd is a beautiful LDS talk CD by Ane Marie and Tomas Kofod. A wonderful addition to your LDS audio library, this CD is a great companion to the LDS film "The Testaments: Of One Fold and One Shepherd."

Tomas Kofod is the actor who portrayed the Savior in "The Testaments". Both Tomas and his wife, Ane Marie, share their powerful conversion stories, miracles behind the scenes, and how they were prepared by the Lord to be involved in the movie.

Don't miss out on hearing these sweet testimonies of Christ. Purchase your copy of "One Fold and One Shepherd" today.

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Tomas Kofod also portrays the Savior in the 2008 Easter Video from the LDS Church. Click here to view the 7 minute video.

BEHIND THE SCENES

I Am Not Enough

By RoMay J. Allen

How would you feel if you were called to play the role of Jesus in a film? How could you portray the Savior of the world? How would you act? How would you speak? How would you prepare?

My friend Tomas Kofod, from Denmark, was given such a calling — to portray the role of the Savior in the Church film The Testaments: Of One Fold and One Shepherd. This role did not come about by chance. As I was able to witness many of the miracles that happened for this film to come to fruition, I came to recognize the Lord's hand — His guidance and direction every step of the way.

Feeling Inadequate

Tomas recounted his feelings of pure inadequacy and feeling overwhelmed when thinking about taking on the responsibility of portraying Christ:

You cannot feel worthy! You don't feel ready. “I haven't read enough. I haven't studied enough. I haven't prayed enough. I haven't fasted enough. I haven't repented enough. I could have done more with my callings.” All of these thoughts come to you.

And then you know — right on the spot — the Lord is saying to you: “Right as you are, right now. You are okay for this. Not because you earned it. But because I gave it to you.” And that's the gift! It's not that you think you are worthy. It is that you are told you are given to be worthy. And you are so grateful for that forgiveness and that embrace.

During one interview Tomas testified, "I know that my childhood, through my youth, my teens, I have been prepared to play this role. I know that because the Spirit has testified to me. And being here, doing it [the role] means that I must have done enough right for the Lord to use me. Of course, I've made tons of mistakes, and I still will [make mistakes]. But it is nice to know that you are on the path, that you are still a tool that the Lord will acknowledge and use."

He continued, "In a blessing I received I was told all of the things I was longing to hear — that the Lord had accepted me, in spite of my imperfections. It was such a relief."

Of One Fold and One Shepherd Fireside

In this fireside given shortly after the release of The Testaments, Tomas testified that he could not have done the role on his own. He knew he was helped every step of the way.

In his humble way, he told of the day he was left on his own. "I know that I was helped. I was carried and I was blessed. Not for the sake of me, but for the sake of all the audience that eventually would be able to see this film."

The Lord Knows Our Hearts

Tomas' wife, Ane Marie, left her design school to come support Tomas during the filming and assist with the costumes. Denmark has strict regulations and Ane Marie knew that by taking a break from school, she may have to return home and complete a full year again, but she also felt it was important to be with her husband.

I recall one afternoon when Ane Marie became a little bit discouraged. She had been working hard helping with some of the costumes. Feeling as though she wasn’t contributing much to the effort and feeling bad about leaving school just to sew hems, Ane Marie received a phone call. She was surprised when she was asked to design some of the costumes for Leneah, the female lead in the film.

I will never forget the look on her face as she hung up the phone. It was clear the Lord knew the desires of her heart — to use her talents and abilities to make a difference. It was an answer to her prayers as well as a benefit to her when she returned to school. The Lord knows each of us and will provide opportunities to serve, as we are willing.

Ane Marie testifies, "There is no limit to what two people can do, as long as one of them is the Lord."

Our Individual Roles

Tomas had many experiences where he was qualified for the work, and refined. Miracles led to Tomas getting the role. Kieth Merrill, the director of The Testaments, has written several articles about the film and some of those miracles: The Man Who Would be Jesus, Behind the Scenes with the Director of The Testaments.

The Lord knew Tomas' heart and taught him — tutored him specifically in what he would need to know in order to fulfill his role.

Ane Marie testifies: "I truly believe that each of us has a mission, all of the same importance. There is something only you can do, things that the Lord needs you to do, and only you. We don't know what's ahead of us. When you are called, you are the one He wants, and He will give you the ability to do it."

The Savior knows each of us personally. He has a role for each of us to play in this life. It may not be the leading role in a movie production. It may not be as a Relief Society president or a bishop. It may not be a role of worldly acclaim and glamor. But whatever role we are chosen to play, we can be certain that it is a vital and necessary role.

Our task is to give Him our hearts and He will take us one by one and shape us into what we should become. By ourselves, we are not enough. But with Him at our sides, we can do whatever He asks of us to do.

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