Make Your Face Shine

Upon Your Servant

Your decrees are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. With open mouth I pant, because I long for your commandments. Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your custom toward those who love your name. Keep my steps steady according to your promise, and never let iniquity have dominion over me. Redeem me from human oppression, that I may keep your precepts. Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes. My eyes shed streams of tears because your law is not kept.

Psalm 119:129-136

Learning is a cooperative effort between educator and student. That’s why educators try to get students involved in class participation. The teacher does some work, and so does the student. God is our teacher, and we are His students.

God has a definite role in our education. He shows us mercy. He guides our steps. He redeems us from outside trouble. But first we must be eager students, ready to accept God’s teaching, guidance and help. Examine God’s words for what they are teaching, gain understanding from those words, and obey His statutes.

It is time to enter God’s classroom and listen and learn from Him. When we do, we will look at God with renewed love and at the world with renewed concern.

Careful meditation on the Scriptures

makes for a closer walk with the Savior.

Our Daily Bread – November 2, 2008