A Teacher

…Thou art a Teacher come from God…

John 3:2

I think that I was born a teacher.  Whenever I have had the opportunity to take a Spiritual Gifts inventory or test to see what my gifts might be, I score off the charts on teacher.  I’m not sure why God gave me this particular gift, but I am glad that He did.  I love to teach.  I love to help kids find their own gifts and talents.  I love to watch the light turn on in their eyes and in their brains.

Three years ago, I started teaching in the music specialty center at a local high school.  I met a young Hispanic boy in the sophomore class: a little sullen, wholly unmotivated, and vastly talented.  He has a voice that brings tears to your eyes - a talent that comes along for a teacher once or twice in their career.  I taught him at school that first year, then as a private voice student for the next two years.  Today he is traveling to a first-rate college as a scholarship student, scheduled to begin vocal studies with an outstanding American baritone with vast concert and recording credentials.  I could not be prouder if he were my own son.

Jesus was the Messiah, Emmanuel, God on earth, and yet chose to primarily function as a teacher – the greatest Teacher to ever walk upon this earth.  With gentle hands and piercing insights, He used common, everyday life to teach heavenly lessons.  His stories and word pictures have guided generation upon generation in the truths of the Kingdom of God.   Those seeds of wisdom are available to us through His Word – the Bible.  I hope you will have a chance today to sit at His feet and absorb His love.

Prayer Needs for Today:

For Judy, who is having back surgery today

For Joel, who is leaving home for college today.