Devotionals from my Bible app: The Ultimate Teacher (Psalm 32:8)

Note before sharing the devotional: this is foundational -- Discipleship 101. In our faith journeys as we get to know God more, to know His Word more, and to imitate Christ (as Paul states: Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1, NKJV) sometimes it's important to refresh ourselves of the basics. Remember who God is. (And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 8:18, NKJV) Remember that a significant part of walking with God is that we need Him to correct us and teach us. I still need to do and be better with letting Him correct and teach me. After all, He is the ultimate teacher.

The Ultimate Teacher

Everybody needs a teacher. A baby needs to learn how to sleep, walk, and eat solid foods. A child needs to learn how to speak and write.

In every season of life, we need teachers to help us grow in knowledge and wisdom. While there’s a lot we can learn from people, we need to learn to grow spiritually as well—and God has given us the tools necessary to grow in every season.

God’s Word was given to teach us about God. As we read Scripture, we can see God’s character in how He interacts with His people over the span of history. We can learn about God’s laws and the ways in which He desires His people to live. We can also learn about ways in which we can love those around us.

We are also given the Holy Spirit who lives within us. Part of the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives is to instruct us and guide us into righteous living. Righteousness is living according to God’s way. The Spirit teaches us about God’s heart and desires for our life.

All of these things help us grow spiritually. Just as a parent uses every method possible to help their child grow, so also God uses many ways to help us grow spiritually, because He loves us.

God doesn’t grow angry with us when we mess up. He doesn’t grow tired of us when we make a mistake. He continues to teach us and counsel us because of His great love for us.

However, we can’t learn from God if we’re not spending time with Him. In order to grow spiritually, we must be in His Word daily. And we need to be talking to Him in prayer.

Take some time today to spend time with God and study His Word. Talk with God about where you are in life, and what you want to learn from your relationship with Him.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭32‬:‭8‬ ‭ESV‬‬