School of God

"What we need is the simple faith that the stablishing in Christ, day by day, is God's work- a work that He delights to do, in spite of all our weakness and unfaithfulness, if we will but trust Him for it."~Andrew Murray

"He now knows himself to be in the school of God, a Teacher who plans the whole course of study for each of His pupils with infinite wisdom, and delights to have them come daily for the lessons he has to give."~Andrew Murray

The picture that these examples paint on my heart are priceless. How very special it makes me feel to know that God not only does work in my life but that He delights to do it. How could I feel any less that a treasure? The God of all creation delights in the work that He has planned for me!

DELIGHTS not dreads, DELIGHTS not dutifully does! What a precious glimpse of His love for me.

Here's what I think about when I picture me in the school of God........

Sometimes during a lesson one of my kids will say, I can't do this, as they look at a new concept. I say to them It's ok, I'll teach you how and then you will be able to do it easily. I don't think they always believe me. But sure enough, I teach, they listen, we work together and the Viola! (or as my sweet sister Lori says WALLA!) they do it on their own with full understanding. It is a beautiful thing! To get to see first hand that "ahhhhh" moment of understanding. Just a little glimpse of understanding of how God must feel when I, in childlike faith ,trust Him to teach what I don't yet know.

It brings great joy to the heart of God for me to abide and allow Him to supply all that I need for life. He is the caregiver for the garden and sees that every plant has exactly what it needs to bear much fruit. Not all plants get the same stuff, a rose and a tomato plant don't need the same care to give much fruit. He knows and gives to each plant what it need to grow and bear much fruit. Not all plans are in the same place, some need more time in the sun than other. Rejoice that God know exactly what your vine needs for life and abundant fruit!

Not only does He know but He delights in the preparing and planning and supplying of all things you need to abide in HIM!