Sister Carol F. McConkie: Live According to the Words of the Prophets
During her talk, Sister McConkie brought up the story from the bible when the destitue widow woman was counciled by the Prophet Elijah to provide him with a meal. For most of us this wouldn't be a big deal, but for the widow woman that one meal was everything. It was literarly all the food that she had for herself and her young child.
This story amazes me. I have to admit that I don't know if I would have the faith to obey as that sister did. She had nothing to give and was expecting to die. I suppose that being that close to an expected death would change my perspective, but she also had a child to care for. I do not have children of my own so I cannot completely understand the protective instinct that comes with parenthood, but I've had hints of this feeling with my niece and nephew, and even with my students. I can't imagine taking life sustaining food away from a starving child.
As I said before, heavenly council doesn't always make sense. The widow woman chose the right course when she obeyed Elijah's council and shared the litle she had. She saved herself and her child with her faith. Such faith is truly amazing. While I never want to be presented with that particular dilema, I do hope to have the same faith with the dilemas I will face.
I will end with this quote from Sister McConkie's talk: "we heed prophetic word even when it may seem unreasonable, inconvenient, and uncomfortable. According to the world's standards, following the prophet may be unpopular, politically incorrect, or socially unacceptable. But following the prophet is always right."
Thank you for your council, Sister McConkie.
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