Remain Teachable

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“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5).

Jesus’s disciples had a question for him, about who was the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus called a child and placed the child in their midst and stated, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3-4).

Many of us aspire to gain promotion and prominence and it is a good thing to work to maximise our full potential. Greatness however, requires humility and the life long pursuit of wisdom and understanding. The understanding that, no matter how learned and educated we are, that there is always more that we can learn.

It is a mistake to ever think, that we are in a position where we know enough, or cannot learn from others. The Holy Spirit was sent to us, as a Comforter and Teacher to reveal things we do not know. “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come” (John 16:13).

It is the fool who says in his heart, that there is no God and who relies on his own wisdom and foolishness as his guide. When Solomon was appointed King, his prayer to God was to gain wisdom, in order to lead and govern the people. God granted Solomon’s request, and also granted him wealth and honour. God also promised Solomon long life, as long as he obeyed Him and walked in righteousness (1 Kings 3: 5-14).

We have to trust God in everything that we do and seek his wisdom and guidance, to direct our footsteps. We need to also submit to wise council, as God will place people in our lives with experience and wisdom, who can offer guidance. We need remain humble and receptive, to the leading of the Holy Spirit and always remain teachable. “Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed” (Ecclesiastes‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬).

A.P.-Y.

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Published by Anneta Pinto-Young

I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession. Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm. I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing. I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.

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  2. I like what you said Anneta, it is good to work hard to maximise our potential but we are to remain humble, be teachable and be content with where God has placed us. Challenging to do but as we keep on abiding in him we find that we grow in those areas.

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  8. For I give you good doctrine [what is to be received]; do not forsake my teaching. When I [Solomon] was a son with my father [David], tender and the only son in the sight of my mother [Bathsheba], He taught me and said to me, Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments and live (Prov 4:2-3)
    Sometimes we can get so caught up with the pursuit of academics in the universities, and careers, that we forget and forsake the sound, solid, foundational teachings of our fathers.

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