Who Is Faithful 100%?

This classic Dr. Seuss story has been brought to the screen in animated form. Though it is a story for children, the implications of it apply to all ages. When Horton hears a passing voice seeming to come from something as small as a speck of dust, he sets out on a quest to save what he believes to be an entire community living on that speck. Of course, to everyone else he looks like a fool, since no one else can hear them. The community of Whos also look at their bumbling mayor as a fool who tells them about the giant elephant carrying their village on the end of a flower. When it comes down to it, this is a story of faith and mission.

When Horton hears the Who voice, he holds on to his belief they exist regardless of what everyone else thinks of him, and eventually, facing outright persecution, he holds on to his belief and stands up to those around him telling him to reject the silly notion. The mayor of Whoville, on the other hand, faces a similar situation, but with the town finally joining in his belief to come together in order to save their community. They are both faced with faith during persecution and eventually, because of their faith, they experience faith as a community with those who persecuted them. Have you ever been persecuted for something you believe in, either physically, mentally, or emotionally? What was your response?

Horton makes it his mission to take this tiny community to safety, facing obstacles and the persecution of others. Even his best friend tells him to keep his faith to himself, but Horton's faith leads him on a mission to save the small community regardless of these things. Has your faith led you on a mission that causes conflicts with others? Have others been positively affected even when others persecute you?

When you are faced with sharing your faith and your mission, consider Horton and the story of a simple elephant, who was true to his faith and his mission and in the end was vindicated and faithful 100%.