http://www.dts.edu/read/howard-hendricks-prof/
I was fortunate to have been a student of his at Dallas Theological Seminary. The Lord used "Prof" to instruct and guide his students gain a deeper knowledge of God's word, and he shared stories and testimonies I will never forget.
In Professor Hendricks's book, Living By The Book, he offers a 3-step process to study God's word. Observation, Interpretation, and Application. I recall observation being a long part of the semester, but we were able to be creative with our assignments. For example, I made an old newspaper article on one of my projects from Acts and I remember the Bible coming to life based on what God was teaching me.
It was fun! It was difficult! It was thought provoking!
In remembering "Prof" this week, and the legacy he leaves behind, it made me think of observation. This man had so many people watching him and learning from him. (observation) The observation I made, it wasn't about him as a man, it was about how God used him, and how "Prof" was obedient to that calling.
This made me question how I might be watched by others. Questions like: How do people see me? How do people learn from me? Do people know I love Christ? Am I leaving behind the legacy God wants? Am I obedient to His calling? These are questions between me and God, and maybe some family members and close friends who can be honest with me.
Regardless, they are tough questions I will continue to ask for the remainder of my time here on earth. My challenge this week, and maybe for you too, is to be mindful of how others are observing me and ask God to reveal it to me through observing His word.
Thank you "Prof" for leaving behind such a great legacy!
Until next week,
