God The Teacher - Tuesday Praise & Pray (for others) October 29, 2024

Although we are more comfortable seeking direction from our navigation apps, nobody is better at showing us the way to go than the Lord God Almighty. He has promised to be our Father and committed to take care of those who believe in Him (2 Corinthians 6:18). The process of being a father involves Him telling what direction to take so His children avoid trouble (Isaiah 30:21). It is also why He has repeatedly committed to teaching His own.

One such place where He made this covenant is in Psalm 32:8 - I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

This is illustrated in Acts 16:6 when the Bible tells us that Paul and Silas wanted to go to Asia to preach the gospel but the Spirit of the Lord prevented them. Thank God they obeyed because He sent them to Macedonia where His power and word were mightily displayed. Their opponents became angry and both men ended up beaten and incarcerated for it but God moved again when their praises broke open the prison gates. God's presence redeemed the prison warden and his entire household. And, in the end, the very people who'd had God's servants beaten and thrown in jail had to publicly plead with them and treat them with honor. None of this would have happened if Paul and Silas did not allow themselves to be taught and led by the Lord.

God wants to be our teacher and desires to give us inexplicable victories where others predict certain defeat. The Bible states in Psalm 119:98 - Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. Yes, God's word provides the wisdom to overcome all opposition. He enjoys showing those who think they are knowledgeable that they know nothing outside of Him (Isaiah 44:25). Think of Daniel who was constantly attacked by those who were jealous of his success. Over and over they tried to set him up to fail but instead, each of his foes paid the price for contending with him. He did nothing but allow God the Teacher to handle every situation.

Same with Jesus. The devil threw everything at Him but God consistently taught His Son what to do and say no matter the circumstances. John 12:49 - For I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken. His enemies struggled to stop Him from accomplishing the work of His Father. The devil even tried to throw Him out of God's plan and timing for His life but to no avail. And even when satan thought it achieved success with the crucifixion, it soon learned that God used that to free countless people and put all of hell to shame (1 Peter 3:18-20).

We need to desire to be taught by the Lord and submit to the teaching style He chooses for us. Psalm 25:12 - Who, then, are those who fear the LORD? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose. Yes, the journey of learning will be different for each student but one thing is consistent - all students must humble themselves before the Teacher. Walking humbly means knowing that there is a need to be taught and opening His manual to learn. As students submit to the words within the Bible, He will teach the lessons necessary for each day and for the student's lifetime. He'll reveal the things to come and arm the student with the requisite tools for every assignment.

God is waiting for us to ask Him to be our Teacher. We have experienced Him in many ways but it is time to genuinely commit to being His students. The ones who learn all they need at His feet. Open your heart and your mouth. Call on Him to be your Teacher. Tell Him you've searched books and listened to humans but now you know it is God the Teacher you need.

Come back at Noon EST today for fellowship. God bless you.

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3. God the Comforter

4. God of Strategy

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