Time to Learn

 

As a kid, I always looked forward to Rally Day!  In the churches I have attended over the years, it is an opportunity for us to get back to Christian Education.  For children, this meant Sunday School!  I was eager to see who my Sunday School teacher was going to be and what we would be learning.  I loved hearing the Bible stories and doing crafts that linked with the stories.  As an adult, I was a Sunday School teacher for many years with my dear friend, Marcia.  We deeply enjoyed the opportunity to share stories and songs with the two- and three-year-olds. 

Rally Day reminds me of our verse for today, starting children off on the path of educating them about Jesus and the Bible – hoping they will utilize the foundation provided for the balance of their lives.  I still remember some of my Sunday School teachers and the impact they made on me!  As parents or any adult who interacts with children, whether it is at school or church, assisting and ensuring we do our part to provide them with solid footing by which to stand when the road gets rough is important.  “Impress them (the commandments) on your children.  Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”  Deuteronomy 6:7

Rally Day is also a time for adults to engage in Christian Education!  For adults, this means Bible Studies may be starting!  Christian learning does not end when you are confirmed or head off to college.  It is life-long and that means getting back into God’s Word and learn the endless wonders of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit!  It is an exciting time to not only learn yourself, but to show the children around you the importance of continuing their Christian education long after Sunday School. 

Jesus wants us to dive deep into His Word.  He wants us to live out what we have learned and help others to do the same.  Learning and growing in God’s Word does not just provide a great foundation for children, but for adults as well.  Becoming grounded in scripture offers us the opportunity to turn to scripture when times are tough.  Having Bible verses we can turn to in difficult moments helps to provide strength.  “Whatever you have learned and received and heard from me, or seen in me – put into practice.  And the God of peace will be with you.”  Philippians 4:9   Take time to learn, help to instruct our children – all of it is good in God’s eyes!

Heavenly Father, thank you for Rally Days across the world.  Help us to know the value of Christian education and may always have a learning mind for your word.  Amen!

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