“Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged by God with greater strictness.” James 3:1
There were many who were before Him, yet He was the only “perfect” teacher. He set the example for us to follow, and in order to ensure we get it; He left us 66 books that make up the Bible. All of which are God breathed.
There is no reinventing of this Book. It is to be taught just as it is written. For God’s word is the only word that will remain. It is the only word that will penetrate all the way to the core of our souls, convicting, changing and transforming us to take on the likeness of Christ. It is the only word that is true and faithful. It is the very rock for us to stand on. It is the only rock that will not be washed away when the storms of life come crashing against us.
It is not just any ordinary book; it is “The” book of life, hope, reassurance, promise, truth, joy, love, romance, healing, and intimacy. It is the book that when opened brings you even closer to the presence of God.
It lights up the darkness, it shatters hardened hearts, it restores the broken, and it demolishes all evil. There is nothing greater than the word of God.
God’s word speaks for itself, all it needs is to be shared and it will do the rest.
There are many who refuse to hear, read, and know the word of God. There are many teachers and leaders who misuse God’s word. There are many who never open it because they don’t want the accountability that comes from hearing it. There are many who refuse to live by it.
“For the word of God is full of living power. It is sharper than the sharpest knife, cutting deep into our innermost thoughts and desires. It exposes us for what we really are. Nothing in all creation can hide from him. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes. This is the God to whom we must explain all that we have done.” Hebrews 4:12-13
As teachers and leaders we are to take in as much of God’s word daily as we can. We are not to just teach from it we are to live by it and be changed by it.
As teachers and leaders we are to have a strong and steadfast belief in the trustworthy message we were taught; then we will be able to encourage others with right teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong. (Titus 1:9)
We also need to promote the kind of living that reflects right teaching. (Titus 2:1)
It is vital as teachers and leaders that we stand on the solid foundation of God’s word. Every aspect of our lives are to be a walking example of Christ and that can only be done by reading, knowing, and doing what God’s word says.
Prayer: Lord may every area of mine and Garrett’s lives reflect Your nature, Your word. Lord we never want to just speak of Your word but we want and desire to live out Your word. O’ Father there is so much seriousness in being a teacher. Examine us both daily. May our way of living always lead others to the cross and never away. May we always be the same just as you are the same, yesterday, today, tomorrow and forever. Amen
