Teachers: Lead Me To Jesus

“Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment.” (James 3:1, CSB)

Teaching is a difficult job. Teachers come in all shapes and sizes and disguises. They could be an educator, a parent, a family member, a peer, a neighbor – anyone who can take an idea or skill and break it down into digestible parts so another human being can take it in where it can grow and bear fruit in their life. Like I said, teaching is not an easy thing to do!

This month on the blog we’re thinking about teachers. The people who came into our lives and left a mark that leads us to Jesus, the Master Teacher.

Ms. Webster

I am blessed to know many wonderful teachers. At every stage in my life, there have been people who have invested in my growth and led me to seek Jesus.

One such person was Ms. Webster, who taught my daughter’s first-grade class at a University Model School. At a UM school, students are with a teacher three days a week and home with a parent the other two. Sort of a cross between homeschool and private school. Ms. Webster had a way of putting Jesus at the center of everything. When I came to her crying because I couldn’t figure out how to explain a math concept, she came alongside me, encouraging and empowering me in my role as Brooklyn’s teacher.

She wore her authority and knowledge with humility, inviting me into the process and making it possible for me to follow her example.

Jesus, Model Teacher

Luke 6:17-49 records the great teachings of Jesus that we find in Matthew 5-7, the Sermon on the Mount.

In the context of his instruction to be careful about judging others, “He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.”

Teachers wear a heavy responsibility. Whether it’s their profession, a position they volunteered for, or the natural fit of the relationship, teachers serve as models who can lead to Jesus or away from Him. I am grateful for the teachers in my life who have shown me how to be more like Jesus and I hope I can do the same for the students I encounter.

What teachers have influenced your walk with Jesus? Share in the comments or on the Community Facebook Page!