When Obedience Saved a Life: A Tale from My Past
Dear friends, today I’d like to share a story from my youth, a story that taught me the value of obedience. It’s a tale that involves danger, quick thinking, and ultimately, the saving of a life. I hope it serves as a lesson and a source of inspiration for you.
The Incident at the River
It was a hot summer day, and my friends and I, all of about 12 years old, decided to cool off by the river. Now, our parents had always warned us about the river’s strong currents, but being young and adventurous, we didn’t heed their advice.
As we were swimming, one of my friends, let’s call him John, got caught in the current. He was a strong swimmer, but the river was stronger. He was swept away, and we could see the fear in his eyes.
The Call for Obedience
Just as we were about to jump in after him, an elder from our village, Mr. Thompson, arrived. He had seen the commotion from afar and came running. He shouted at us to stay put and not to follow John into the water. It was a direct order, and we obeyed.
Mr. Thompson was an experienced swimmer and knew the river like the back of his hand. He dove in, fought the current, and managed to reach John. He brought him back to the shore, safe but shaken.
The Lesson Learned
That day, we learned a valuable lesson about obedience. If we had ignored Mr. Thompson’s order and jumped in after John, we might have been caught in the current too. Our disobedience could have led to a tragedy.
Instead, by obeying Mr. Thompson, we allowed him to save John’s life. It was a lesson I’ve carried with me throughout my life, and it’s one I hope you’ll take to heart.
Obedience isn’t about blindly following orders. It’s about understanding that sometimes, others may know better than us. It’s about putting trust in their wisdom and experience. And sometimes, it can be the difference between life and death.
So, my dear friends, let’s value obedience. Let’s learn to listen, to trust, and to follow when necessary. It might just save a life.
Until next time,
Kev