| Contributed
by: pamgross@cox.net I wanted to share a story that could be used with lesson 7 that
illustrates the importance of obedience.
ARABIAN HORSES
Arabian horses are to be used in the most important service. The horses must be
smart and strong. But even more important, they must have self-discipline.
They are trained from the time they are a few months old to come when they hear
their master's whistle. As a final test to see if they have learned to obey, these
horses are put in a corral without water for a long period of time. The horses'
tongues become swollen from thirst. They do everything but jump the fence to get to the
water. When the corral gate is finally opened, the horses make a break for the
nearby pool of clear, cold water. But just as the horses are about to reach the
water, the master blows his whistle. Some horses pay no attention to the master's
whistle. Others take a quick drink and then go to the master. But some
immediately turn and go the master, no matter how much they are suffering for water.
These horses are accepted for the most important service. The others are
called culls and must be used in less important work.
These horses are trained for a special purpose. They must come immediately without
delay. Their master's life may depend upon their unquestioning obedience.
Heavenly Father has a special purpose for each one of us. But if we do not learn to
be obedient, Heavenly Father will not be able to use us for the special purpose he has for
us.
Our obedience is very important to our Heavenly Father. Sometimes we might not
understand why, but we should learn to obey our Heavenly Father without question. If
we learn to obey, we will fulfill our special purpose and be given greater opportunities
to serve.
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