If you recall, last week's message was about a young mother I met on a flight from Phoenix to Philadelphia. She actually had her high school report card with her which she proudly shared with me.
In keeping with this, our lives are to be about continuous education. Jesus said "Follow Me". He was commanding us to let Him teach us - to learn and grow from His example. So what is it that we are learning about?
1. God - He wants us to learn more and more about His love, grace, patience, mercy, kindness, etc. every day.
2. Ourselves - He challenges us to look inside at the good and the bad. He wants us to discover our gifts and limitations - to use both as a blessing to others.
3. Others - God uses those around us to help us learn about ourselves. And vice versa. Sometimes it's much easier for a friend to recognize strengths and weaknesses you may be blind to. We need to be open to both hearing these from a friend and sharing these with a friend... whichever the case may be.
So as we fast this Wednesday, we are praying for our continuing education. We are praying that we spend regular time with our text book (the bible) and that we are regularly conversing with the Teacher (God) so that we continue to learn more about Him, ourselves, and those around us.
Have a great week and a great fast.
Your brother,
Bob
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