Stay In School!

A young child -- having come home following his first day of school -- was asked by his mother, "Well, what did you learn at school today." Her child responded, "Not enough. They want me to come back tomorrow."

A slogan used a number of years ago to urge students away from dropping out was, "Be Cool. Stay In School." Though there are many challenges in our education system today, hopefully you who are students are focused on making the most of your education. The time will come when you will be very thankful you did.

Some are challenged in the learning. It's not that they have a learning disability, but rather an unwillingness to be open to the acceptance of the truth. In his letter to Timothy, Paul mentioned those who were "always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth." ( 2 Timothy 3:7 ESV) Perhaps we could say they were "spiritually" disabled as we understand some things can only be "spiritually discerned." ( 1 Corinthians 2:14) We therefore need to seek the "mind of Christ." ( 1 Corinthians 2:16)

Though Paul -- by human estimation -- was an amazing servant of God, he did not view himself as having arrived where he needed to be spiritually. That humble perspective helped maintain his FOCUS ON THE GOAL to which he continually pressed on. ( Philippians 3:14)

We read. . .
"(12) NOT THAT I HAVE ALREADY OBTAINED THIS OR AM ALREADY PERFECT, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. (13) Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, (14) I PRESS ON TOWARD THE GOAL for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." ( Philippians 3:12-14 ESV)

Paul -- leaving self-righteousness behind -- continued to seek the righteousness that comes from God. ( Philippians 3:9) EVERY DAY there was growing for Him to do. Surrendered to the Truth and Will of God, that process continued.

EVERY DAY we live can and should be a LEARNING EXPERIENCE! We still do not know enough. Our life is still not fully aligned with the Will of God. There is still progress to be made by each one of us. Praise God we have His patience and help in the continuing growth process.

Have a great day REMAINING IN GOD'S SCHOOL OF THOUGHT!
Carl

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