September 30, 2003

Broken Bread and Poured Out Wine

"To be a holy person means that the elements of our natural life experience the very presence of God as they are providentially broken in His service. We have to be placed into God and brought into agreement with Him before we can be broken bread in His hands. Stay right with God and let Him do as He likes, and you will find that He is producing the kind of bread and wine that will benefit His other children." ~ Oswald Chamber, My Utmost for His Highest [September 30]

As Christians, we are called to be broken bread and poured out wine. This is true for every aspect of our lives--including home schooling. Christianity is the institution of servanthood: serving those around us with love and humility.

As parents and as teachers, we are the authorities in our schools. We are the leaders. But in following Christ's example, we are to be servant leaders... Broken bread and poured out wine for His purposes. The challenge is in allowing Him to break us and pour us out on the altar of our lives, knowing that both the breaking and pouring will be painful.

Father, may I be fully submissive to You today, in whatever ways you would break me or pour me out for Your purposes. ...in Jesus....