The Power of One Thoughtful Hour
One of my favorite quotes from Ellen White says, “It would be well for us to spend a thoughtful hour each day in contemplation of the life of Christ. We should take it point by point and let the imagination grasp each scene, especially the closing ones. As we thus dwell upon His great sacrifice for us, our confidence in Him will be more constant, our love will be quickened, and we shall be more deeply imbued with His spirit. If we would be saved, at last, we must learn the lesson of penitence and humiliation at the foot of the cross.” (DA, pg. 83)
By breaking down this passage, we realize this life was already bought and paid for. When I take in the life of Jesus, point by point, I’m left feeling nothing but cherished, important, loved, and valued.
I’m in awe of the Creator of the Universe! I still can’t believe that he left all the splendor of Heaven to save me. The type of love that Christ has for us is overwhelming. When we process it, you can’t help but feel completely humbled.
Jesus was the Master Teacher. To mimic his life choices is like learning from the best professional development resource ever made. When I read about his life, I realize over and over again that He is the master teacher!
I have taken this quote literally during my time as a teacher. I use it as my benchmark for focus, and call upon it often when my mind starts to wander from our Lord.
I’ve noticed that when I start to fixate on complaining, whining, and grumbling, I feel very far from our Redeemer. I just see my anxieties, frustrations, and worries in front of me. However, when I draw closer to Christ’s walk on this earth, I’m left feeling humbled.
I’ve made it a life goal to weave Jesus into my whole day.
I don’t just have Worship and Bible class with my students. When I teach this way, it’s like I’ve checked Jesus off of a “To-Do” list.
I taught Worship. Check! Bible completed and graded. Check! Then it's on to other tasks that need checking off as well.
Jesus is so much more than just a part of my day because he’s my everything!
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”