Acts 20:24 But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.
As I typed this verse yesterday, it resonated with both the teacher and the student in me. As a teacher, I construct assignments to scaffold previous knowledge and new learning for my students. I try to craft assignments that will reinforce both the objectives of my curriculum and the real world skills that they need.
Acts 20:24 But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.
As a student, I enjoy being academic, studying, learning. I find satisfaction in completing the work assigned to me to the best of my ability. I had never really thought of my service to my Savior in those terms before, but I see much merit in it, especially when viewing myself as His student. He has work He’s assigned me to do. He has objectives He needs me to learn, and His tasks also have me practicing real world skills that are needed for His service. And while the task doesn’t always seem as well defined to me as “Read these pages and write an essay,” I know I need to keep checking with my Teacher to fully understand what I am to do.
Acts 9:6 …Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?….
Lord, Thank You for this day and for this scripture and its message. Thank You for the analogy of Teacher and student, one I understand so well. You have work assigned for me, Lord. Help me to keep looking to You as I try to understand and walk Your path. Help me to stay strong and focused as I tell others Your Good News. Draw me closer. Amen.
Acts 20:32 “And now I entrust you to God and the message of His grace that is able to build you up and give you an inheritance with all those He has set apart for Himself.”
Have a blessed day.