Yesterday, after worship, a young saint told me she was going to Walmart to buy a guitar. I told her how excited I was that she was going to learn how to play. She corrected me. She was going to buy the guitar because "that man showed us how to play."
A church member joined the children's class, ukulele in hand. He showed them the sounds of the instrument and taught them how to sing along to "Jesus Loves Me." That lesson inspired my young friend to get her own guitar. In her mind, of course, she knows how to play. As good a teacher as I'm sure our member is, we know she still has a lot to learn.
That is one of the great treasures of the church's connection together. We get to learn from one another. The Holy Spirit leads us all to new understanding and insight. At times, that's a discovery we make in unison. Most times, though, we piece together God's wisdom from one another.
The apostle Paul wanted the Corinthian Christians to understand his message and purpose. God's power motivated all Paul shared with the church. Even if some of them didn't believe or trust him. Some may not even have acknowledged him. Still, he wanted them to keep growing and he was thankful that they "have already understood us in part" (2 Corinthians 1:14).
"In part" motivates me. As much as God and the church has taught me, it's only in part to what God's wisdom may reveal to us all. With anticipation and thanksgiving, I look forward to the many more lessons the Lord will offer to me and to us. It may be our knowledge will always be in part, but at least we'll know what is most important. We'll have the greatest lesson we'll need to inspire us to move forward. That God's power raised Jesus from the dead.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Stay blessed...john | 
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