Good Friday morning! It surely seems easier to say a cheerful "good morning!" on a Friday. August begins today, the children can look forward to school starting up toward the end of this month. Of course, "look forward" might be a positive spin for some as not all children will be overjoyed to return to the confines of school. The "confines" we speak of generally involve some form of discipline. Sitting in class, doing homework, listening instead of daydreaming, and reading what someone else would have us to learn, all involve something that is by nature alien to us, discipline. In the adult world, work is the most common form of external discipline. School and work are often fun, but are also often not so much fun and our rebellious nature fights against the discipline required in both activities. However, Jesus commanded us to become disciples and to make disciples of all the nations. Disciple - discipline, see the resemblance? Our inborn nature, that spirit of rebellion doesn't like to hear things like that. We want to do what we want to do. Sadly that spirit of rebellion in us, the lusts of the flesh by another name, do not know what is best for us. That is where daily Bible reading can help guide us to the right path. Instruction and obedience are not easy for us, but we can depend upon the strength of our Lord Jesus to bring us closer to Him through discipline and learning. Praise God for the opportunities we have in this life!
Enjoy the privilege of learning in Christ!
Bucky
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