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The following is a guest post from one of our church members. Please read this powerful challenge to influencing our children through the Bible teaching ministry.
Take a look at this rope. There’s nothing flashy about it, no tricks, no nothing….it’s just a rope. And yet….it speaks volumes.
You see, this rope is 168″ long. Each inch representing one hour of the week.
Now….see that little black mark there? The tiny one….at the end? Well it represents one hour…..that’s the average amount of time each teacher has to pour into the the lives of kids and students here at FCBC.
Take a good look at the rope again…..there’s a whole lot of rope…..and only a tiny little mark.
Only a tiny little opportunity to pour Jesus into the lives of babies-seniors in high school.
One little hour to combat the other 167 they will face during the week.
One tiny hour to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who may not see Him demonstrated in their homes.
One little hour to guard against all that the world will throw at them.
One simple hour.
And yes, some may come more frequently…..but even if they do, is a few really that much in light of 168?
And while the Bible is clear that it is the parents responsibility to be the primary Biblical teachers of their children…….we as a church have a great opportunity to assist in that process…..to be a part of parent’s plan to disciple their kids….and we need to take that responsibility seriously.
Teachers, what you do during that one simple hour has great implications…..simply put…..it matters. So thank you for taking it seriously, and recognizing the great responsibility you have been given. Thank you for spending every opportunity, during that hour you have, to pour Jesus into the lives of those entrusted to you. We are so very grateful for you.
And for others out there who aren’t currently teaching……would you prayerfully consider it? If you have been overwhelmed by what God has done for you…..for the cross….for salvation….for grace……don’t you want to do everything you can to point this younger generation to Him? To help them build a firm foundation in Him? To help them as they learn to trust in Him?
1 out of 168…..we have been given 1 in 168. So I ask you…what will you do with it?
Jennifer Cogley