Thought for the day
As those of you who are college students know, at the end of each semester you are asked to fill out a form evaluating the teacher and the text. The following comments were taken from MIT forms in the fall of 1991:
"Have you ever fell asleep in class and awoke in another? That's the way I felt all term."
"The recitation instructor would make a good parking lot attendant. Tries to tell you where to go, but you can never understand him."
"Text is useless. I use it to kill roaches in my room."
"In this class, the syllabus is more important than you are."
"Text makes a satisfying `thud' when dropped on the floor."
"Textbook is confusing... Someone with a knowledge of English should proofread it."
"Help! I've fallen asleep and I can't wake up!"
"Recitation was great. It was so confusing that I forgot who I was, where I was, and what I was doing -- it's a great stress reliever."
"He is one of the best teachers I have had...He is well-organized, presents good lectures, and creates interest in the subject. I hope my comments don't hurt his chances of getting tenure."
"He teaches like Speedy Gonzalez on a caffeine high."
"Information was presented like a ruptured fire hose -- spraying in all directions, no way to stop it."
"What's the quality of the text, you ask? `Text is printed on high quality paper.'
"I can remember that it was easier to say nice things about some of my teachers in college than it was some of the others. However, when it comes to evaluating my spiritual "Teacher" and his text, I can't begin to say enough good things. How would I evaluate the text?"
All Scripture is given by God and is useful for teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right. Using the Scriptures, the person who serves God will be capable, having all that is needed to do every good work." (2 Tim. 3:16-17, NCV)
And the teacher?"LORD, teach me what you want me to do, and I will live by your truth. Teach me to respect you completely. Lord, my God, I will praise you with all my heart, and I will honor your name forever. You have great love for me...." (Psa. 86:11-13a).
Praise to Him who is the greatest teacher we have ever known! May our ears always be attentive to his instruction!
Verses
1 John 5:4
For whoever is born of God triumphs over the world; and this is the victory which conquers the world, even our faith.
Exodus 23:26
No one shall miscarry or be barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days.
1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding, in order that we might know Him who is true, and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
Jude 1:20
But you, my friends, must fortify yourselves in your most sacred faith. Continue to pray in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer
Father God, I’m often tempted to add my voice to the crowd or simply blend in with the majority opinion. But because I choose to follow You I want to obey Your Law rather than the conflicting laws of human origin; I want to hear Your voice rather than the conflicting voice of others; I want to yield to the guidance of Your Holy Spirit rather than the prevailing philosophy of my day. I choose to follow You and I want to do so no matter the cost. Make me strong enough, courageous enough, and prayerful enough that I will stand even when others fall. When it feels as though I am standing alone remind me that You and I are a majority. When I stand up for You I stand in victory no matter the temporal consequences. It would seem that Jesus was defeated in His physical death and the seeming hopeless days that followed. But His triumph came when He rose from the dead and ascended into heaven where He sits at Your right hand interceding for us. Remind us that obedience is required today that we might experience victory tomorrow. In Jesus Mighty Name - Amen
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