This is just another quote from the man whom I admire a lot. This quote is probably going to stick with me for the rest of my life because I have come to realize that Carl's observation for himself is the exact same for me.
This is why I love ministry, especially youth ministry. When I am in a position to study Scripture, that is the Bible, and teach it to others, I am also learning for myself thereby which I can undergo the process of Sanctification with God help and thusly become (becoming) the godly person He desires me to be. As I am doing this, learning and applying Scripture, I am showing and discipling others (youth mainly) how the Word of God transforms our lives and is an exciting process of getting to know God and falling in love with Him.
That is not to say personal devotions do not happen... but being in ministry, being part of the Body of Christ, being part of the Church, motivates me so much more to be the godly person Jesus helps and desires me to be.
And to think... God wants everyone to have this relationship with Him, this loving, exciting, hopeful, and purposeful relationship that transforms ourselves and the people around us into the wholesome community and brilliant individuals He desires.
I wish... I pray, all whom I know, all whom I love, will desire to know and love the LORD, the God of Israel and all of creation, Jesus who came to save us all. Also, that I, will fall deeper in love with Jesus as God incarnate... so that I too may be a better person as and when I teach the Scriptures.
~To God be the Glory
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