While I was at the temple today there was a huuuuuuuge line (especially for the middle of the day). Anyway, in the seating area where you wait, there is a giant window that allows you to see the baptismal font. I was watching the baptisms when I saw that they didn't have anyone to perform the ordinance. Apparently the person who was supposed to be there was running late. I got pretty sad and thought that maybe I should leave because it might be a while till they got someone to do the ordinance, however, I decided to stay. Right after that realization, a temple worker came out and asked if there were any endowed brethren who could perform the baptisms. (Now usually there aren't too many men, but today there were a fair number). The guy sitting right near me raised his hand and offered to perform the baptisms.
You're probably wondering, well why does this matter? There are a few things that stuck out to me about this. First, the man was willing to serve when the opportunity arose. He didn't hesitate or shy away from the request. Second, the man was prepared. The preparation came from being worthy to enter the temple and worthy of being endowed. It came from honoring his priesthood and being ready at all times to use it when necessary. Even though I'm not a man and I don't have the priesthood there are things that I can take away from this. Am I constantly willing to serve? If someone needed my help right now, would I be ready to help them? Am I worthy to do whatever the Lord asks of me at any time or place? These are things that I hope I am prepared for.
Witnessing this experience at the temple has made me recognize changes that I need to make in my life and ways that I can make myself a better person. I am so grateful for all the blessings that I have. I know that nothing can stop the Lord's work.
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