Proverbs 18:15 (ESV)
An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of
the wise seeks knowledge.
I once read “if you want to be a good teacher, be a good
student.” When Jesus lived on the earth, his disciples were called "students".
We who know Jesus as Lord consider Him our Rabbi or
Teacher, and ourselves, His students. As such we continue to learn and grow in
His wisdom, love, and character.
This learning process involves regular tests from our
Lord as He leads us from one level of faith to the next. While in school I'd
often find myself attempting to cram mountains knowledge into my poor brain the
night before an important exam. Then, after completing the test I would quickly
forget most of what I had crammed and scarcely absorbed. Doubtless had I been
required to retake the test a week later, I'd almost certainly have failed it.
But in the testing of faith, we cannot cram knowledge or
understanding and still hope to pass. If we try this shoddy and superficial
approach to learning we will simply find ourselves retaking the test, over and
over again. If we are truly His students, we will study, pray and delve deeply
into the challenging material at hand, to learn and absorb the lesson well, so
that we are educated, transformed, and well equipped to move forward in the
Lord. Jesus wants us to learn today's lesson – because He has a new lesson for
us tomorrow!
What lesson is today's important lesson? Be diligent to
understand and apprehend it, and even to begin applying it. So doing you'll be
thoroughly equipped and prepared for the one your Lord will send next...maybe
even, tomorrow!
Dear Lord, help us to be diligent to study and learn the
lessons that You have for us. Help us be focused on having our faith grow. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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