I went to the temple where I learned a valuable lesson. I thought, “God was so good to bring me here to see Tanah. I am so grateful for the time I get to spend with her.. I will show Him my gratitude by going to the temple.” And I went with the attitude that I was doing a good thing for God.
When I got there, at 9:40, I was told the 10:00 session was full and that I would have to wait until 11:00. What? I was a little peeved. I had come here to do a good thing and was told I would have to wait for over an hour to serve. Hum….
Hum indeed. The Spirit taught me a great lesson. Temple service is not a right. It is an opportunity, a privilege. There are millions of members in the world without access. And, through the ages, billions of people who have not had the opportunity to worship the Lord in a temple. Waiting an hour is a small price to pay for the privilege of participating in the sacred ordinances found only in His house.
I waited. And it was a good thing for me.
When I got there, at 9:40, I was told the 10:00 session was full and that I would have to wait until 11:00. What? I was a little peeved. I had come here to do a good thing and was told I would have to wait for over an hour to serve. Hum….
Hum indeed. The Spirit taught me a great lesson. Temple service is not a right. It is an opportunity, a privilege. There are millions of members in the world without access. And, through the ages, billions of people who have not had the opportunity to worship the Lord in a temple. Waiting an hour is a small price to pay for the privilege of participating in the sacred ordinances found only in His house.
I waited. And it was a good thing for me.
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