Yes, storms—be they of our own disobedient making or an attack of the enemy’s—are inevitable.

"The lord of the dance summons us to the floor, and it takes time and discipline to learn the steps, to cease Tripping Over Our Own Feet and to Experience the Obedient Freedom of Following God's Lead." Craig Dykstra.

"You are in Error because you do not Know the Scriptures or the Power Of God."
(Matthew 22:29)

LIFE’S PASSING STORMS.

knowledge is a Powerful thing. That's why we like to know, to have inside information and not to be left out of the loop. The irony is that we can become skilled in information acquisition and become no wiser for it. Information does not necessarily transform or shape us. Learning something new doesn't mean we are teachable. We can always use information to simply enforce our own opinions and biases.

Jesus constantly looked for Teachable People - people who would look beyond appearances and not make snap judgments. He warned to those who asked honest questions. And he was Grieved and Dumbfounded by the Educated Who Were Hardhearted, Unteachable, and Dense.

He said to them, "You diligently study scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me and have life" (John 5:39)

Jesus was Passionate about Those with Ears to Hear. He was attracted to those who willingly admitted how much they didn't Know. People who could lay aside their prejudices and entertain something new were often the recipients of Jesus Transforming Word.

Jesus is still looking for Teachable Disciples. How Teachable are We? Do we Hide Behind Our Knowledge and Feel Uncomfortable being The Learner? Will we be student again and again and again?

Desire:

To remain a lifelong learner who is continually open to the Fresh Wind of the Holy Spirit.

Definition:

Teachability is a propensity and openness to learn from God no matter the teacher or what the experience may be.

Scripture:

"You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. (Matthew 22:29)

"You diligently study the scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that Testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life." (John 5:39)

"For whatever is Hidden is Meant to Be Disclosed, and whatever is Concealed is meant to be Brought Out Into The Open. If anyone has Ears to Hear, Let Them Hear." (Mark 4-22-24)

Practices Include:

*Curbing the Know-It-All Attitude.

*Asking Questions that lead to deeper God awareness.

*Listening More, Talking Less.

*Refrain from Snap Judgments Based on Appearances.

God Given Fruit:

*Openness to the Holy Spirit's doing a New Thing.

*Being a More Perceptive Listener, a more Eager Learner.

*Developing Humility.

*Become Aware of Hardness of Heart and Unwillingness to Love and Grow.

*Realizing you don't Know it All and that you don't have everything right; the ability to say, "I'm sorry. I messed up." "Can you Help Me?" "What do you think?" "That's helpful to me."

*Being a Lifelong Learner.

*Freedom from attachment to your opinions, your words, your authority; attachment to Jesus and his Love and Care for Others.

*FREEDOM TO RESIST BEING THE TEACHER IN SOCIAL SETTINGS.