After Ammon had done the miraculous and kept the flocks of King Lamoni, the king wondered where Ammon was. He learned that Ammon had remembered and was following through on another bit of instruction or command from the king and he was "more astonished, because of the faithfulness of Ammon" (10). When Ammon was told that the king wanted his presence, he immediately asked, "What wilt though that I should do for thee, O king?" (14). Then later Ammon said, "What is it, that thy marvelings are so great? Behold, I am a man, and am they servant; therefore, whatsoever thou desirest which is right, that will I do" (17).
Ammon shows humility, immediate obedience and a willingness to serve, as long as it was right. Could you imagine if we were to do that? As soon as we finish one task, even if it was done so extremely well, instead of taking as break and celebrating, you immediately continue on to the next task assigned. Coworkers and bosses, friends and family would all be impressed. Especially if such dedication and service was directed towards them. Such service would soften their hearts.
Henry B. Eyring said:
"Never, never underestimate the spiritual value of doing temporal things well for those whom you serve.
". . . Be their servants, and you will love them. And they will feel your love. And more important, they will feel God’s love”" ("The Book of Mormon Will Change Your Life").
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