Mom Heart Moments #111

[Jesus] did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but . . . humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death.

ONE YEAR I DETERMINED TO teach Joy the attributes of God, beginning our study with a look at His humility. Jesus touched lepers, spoke with prostitutes, ate with tax collectors, rubbed shoulders with sinners, and felt compassion for all of them. He humbled Himself literally to the point of death.

As we studied, I was reminded that my daughter would not believe the words I taught unless I modeled them to her by humbly serving all in my home, accepting the limitations of all in my life as Jesus did, becoming more of a servant leader, seeking to wash the feet of those He brought my way. Only through this example would my student believe that I believe the words of my exalted Teacher: “Learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart” (Matthew 11:29).

If I want to be like Him, I must take His posture. And in my pursuit of offering the best to my student, Joy, the very windows of heaven were opened up to my soul.

As I prepare and then teach truth, I am discipled by the One who is true, and I am hopefully changed forever.

Teaching is taking responsibility for informing the mind, heart, and thoughts of my student. When I seek to present truth, knowledge, and wisdom —the best thoughts, the most soul-gripping ideals, the foundations of truth and insights of understanding —it forces my own soul to broaden in the preparation of my presentation.

What’s your goal for your own student’s learning about God this year? How might taking Jesus’ posture enhance your own presentation of the gospel?