Ezra Taft Benson — Spiritual Guidance in Post-War Europe

Following the war, Elder Ezra Taft Benson was called to Europe to distribute relief supplies and reorganize the Church. He frequently recounted how he was led by the Holy Ghost to find groups of Saints who had been scattered or lost. In one instance, despite having no addresses or contact information, he felt prompted to turn down specific streets or visit certain locations, where he would find faithful members waiting for help, often in desperate conditions. He testified that the Spirit directed his path to ensure the welfare of the Saints.

Fuller account of this event (as retold in The Life and Ministry of Ezra Taft Benson, ChurchofJesusChrist.org):

Elder Benson and Brother Babbel experienced another recurring miracle as the Lord opened the way for them to travel among the war-torn nations in Europe. Time and time again, Elder Benson asked military officers for permission to enter certain regions to meet with the Saints and distribute goods. From the time Elder Benson left Salt Lake City on January 29, 1946, to the time he returned on December 13, 1946, he traveled a total of 61,236 miles (98,550 kilometers). Elder Benson felt the mission had been a success, but he was quick to say: “I know the source of the success which attended our labors.”