Let's look at Ammon's experience in a different perspective; related to ourselves. First, if we have the desire, and a pure heart, we are called to the work. Though we may be in situations that try our faith or cause to lose our focus, we can remember the promise of the Lord, and go forth to serve.As you go about day to day, you will meet new people with whom you can share your testimony - some of whom will have to develop a relationship of trust first. As you live your life, trial will arise. How will you react? When things go wrong, as they sometimes do, to whom do you turn?
As we reach out to those in need, are we doing all we can to maintain the Lord at the forefront of our minds? We see people everyday who are like Ammon, the Lamanite servants, the wicked Lamanites causing problems, and yes, even the sheep.
Since we are all given responsibilities to care for the Lord's sheep, do we drive them off, sit and cry when they are driven off, or go before the Lord in prayer then go out and make a difference? Once you learn from one experience, you can then bring the sheep to water again. You have prepared better to encircle the sheep about with love, friendship, a responsibility, and nourishment with the good word of God. Finally, in the strength of the Lord, fight battles against wickedness to ward off those who desire to scatter the flocks again. When the battle is over, give thanks to the Lord for protection, the protection of His children, and continue to perform His labors with humility.
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