You May Not Know

Trust Your First Instinct

By Small Stream, Miaoli, Formosa

Once when we were gathered around Master having a barbecue, Her finger got accidentally burned. She immediately called: " Water! "

People around momentarily just sat there in shock, except for a sister, who used to be Her attendant, who turned to fetch some water. At that same time I also stood up. My first instinct was: " There is water behind Master in a cup. " But I hesitated for a few seconds just "thinking": " That's juice, not water. " So I also turned around to get some water instead.

What surprised me was seeing Master turned around to get the cup and soak Her burned finger in it. I was shaking all over, thinking to myself: " I didn't pass the test! " At that time I felt so awful that I wanted to disappear right there. I was truly sorry.

After a while, Master commented that She would like some sugar cane. So someone immediately got Her a piece of barbecue sugar cane. She said: It's too hot! "

When I heard that and saw that behind Her there were more sugar cane that hadn't been barbecued yet, I immediately took one for the attendant to prepare and give to Her. When She said: " This is much better, " my heart bloomed.

I knew that Master must have felt my repenting heart, so She gave me a second chance. Afterwards, I had a heartfelt understanding of the many ways Master uses to each us: " Our first instincts are from God and they're always right. However, after a few seconds of thought, the brain starts working. If we use our instincts often in our daily lives and in making important decisions, then we would deeply feel that 'Master and I are one,' because 'Master is me!' "