Living a Faith-Filled Life

Hebrews 12:1-2 (New International Version)

 ¹Therefore,since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let usthrow off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles,and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. ²Letus fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, andsat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

When I was in school I remember one time when the music teacher was laughing.  He said he had just been with a class and had told them to mimic his actions as they learned a new song. Well, they did. Even when he itched his nose.

Isn't that like kids? They are generally obedient and look up to us to show them the way. So, then, let us throw off that sin. Get rid of the bad habits, the sinful behavior, the bad attitudes. You are teaching your students how to behave, how to love others, and how to focus on God.

Fix your eyes on Jesus. He wrote your faith. He created it. And, He perfected it when he gave His life on the cross and defeated the grave. Let us focus on Christ in every subject, every day in our classrooms. Students and parents alike need to see that Christ is everything and in everything. He's not just a "religion class" or an hour on Sunday morning. 

Remember also to fix your eyes on your students when they talk to you. It's so easy to keep working on the computer or grading papers, but students know that where your eyes are shows your focus - your priority. For a moment, when they need you, they need to know that they are your top priority.

The rest of the time — fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.