Higher Education

Mea e 'ai e tatau ma le aso
  In Him "are hid all the treasures of wisdom." (Colossians 2:3)

Spring break was a good opportunity for home schooling parents to re-educate their children on the meaning of true "Higher Education."  The world has had its great teachers and professors…men of great intellect and extensive research, men whose utterances have stimulated thought and opened to view vast fields of knowledge.

But there is One who stands higher and above all.  We can trace the line of the world's great teachers as far back as human records extend; but the Light of understanding was before them all.

In these days much is said concerning the nature and importance of "higher education.” don’t get me wrong, higher education is important, but, True "Higher Education" is that imparted by Him with whom "is wisdom and strength" (out of whose mouth "cometh knowledge and understanding."   (Proverbs 2:6)  “He hath counsel and understanding." (Job 12:13)

Who is this Teacher? The Bible says,  "His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6) 

Teach and imbed this advice unto your children, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge." (Proverbs 1: 7,8)

Now, why is that?  Watch this family!  God says,  “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; and I ordained..." (Jeremiah 1:5)
Before you were even born, God says He knew you…and what was that?…He also set you apart…God says in this verse that you are SPECIAL to Him and that He SELECTED and ORDAINED YOU to be HIS CHOSEN MINISTERS.  Now tell me if that is an amazing revelation or what?

Are you willing to heed His calling?  If you are in doubt, here is another proof,…”But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” (1Peter 2:9)

That’s why as loving Christian parents, we should raise and educate our children in the Word and that they put on the Full Armour of God.   “My son, listen to your father’s discipline, and do not neglect your mother’s teachings."  (Proverbs 1:8)
 “Trust the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth.”  (Proverbs 3: 5,6)  

Family, God says to trust in Him with all your heart, and not your own understanding  “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men."  (1Corinthians 1:25) 

He says in this promise "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." 
(Jeremiah 29:11)

Ia manuia,

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