Teaching is a paradox. Ask any teacher! The mundane of going over and over the details can become a bit of drudgery – until the moment. The moment when the shine in the eyes of the students tells you, "they got it!" When they read for the first time – and you know who taught them those ABC’s and sounded out those blends. That kind of joy is hard to beat – it’s why good teachers keep doing what they do. (And Mom’s who home school!)
Learning is such a privilege. Such a journey of discovery that never finds an end. Sure, graduations come and go, but learning never stops. It can be desired, or distained – accepted or rejected – sought after or endured but it keeps on going. Life itself consists of constant learning. Those who learn to welcome it gain a heart of wisdom – a treasure to be had for sure. Those who reject it follow a painful path with their stubborn refusal.
To exist as useful in the mind – to remain helpful in the heart – to be a constructive part of one’s life, learning has to be coupled with a certain kind of spirit – a teachable spirit. A spirit that is willing to set aside an opinion in order to receive truth.
Jesus was always teaching while He was on earth. Teaching in parables, teaching by His life, using everyday things to get across eternal truths. Those who accepted Him as the Messiah and opened their spirits to receive His Truths were those who learned and benefited from it.
Opening our hearts to Him with a teachable and willing spirit will find us living the life He has designed for us. Not a life under our control – but His. A life full of His Presence is worth any price.
Teach me Your way O, Lord --
Show me Your will.
My one desire, Lord, Yours to fulfil.l
Through life make plain to me --
Your perfect will to see .
Pleasing You may I be--
Teach me Your way.
Written by: Janene A. Dubbeld/FGG
Take it with You
“Teach me Your way, O Lord, and lead me in a smooth path . . .” (Psalm 27:11a)
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