Sometimes as Bible teachers we can get to thinking that we need to “fix” people’s problems. Yes, God might use us to help people but our objective should be pointing people to the Lord as their Shepherd, the Lord as the Source of all they need. People must learn to rely on the Lord, not us. He’s the One they can ALWAYS turn to. He’s the One CONSTANTLY aware of their needs. He’s the One who is FULLY capable of meeting their needs.
Pray Bible Teachers Point to God as the One Who Meets Needs
Some of the prayer requests in the Praying for Bible Teachers Throughout the Year for November, which emphasizes praying about Needs, are to this end.
The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing. (Ps. 23:1)
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19)
- Ask God to help teachers remember to keep pointing students to God as their provider, protector, and guide.
- Pray that teachers keep falling back on the sufficiency of God’s grace (2 Cor. 9:8; 12:9).
- Pray that when needs are met, God is glorified (2 Cor. 9:12).