When I was a student at New Brunswick Bible Institute, Mr. Robins taught the book of Philippians along with other subjects. I really appreciated him and a lot of what I do in ministry can be traced back to his influence on my life.
As we were seated for one of his classes, someone from staff came in with a tape recorder. This was a taped class because Mr. Robins was going to be away that day. As the recording began, he said, “Good morning, class.” Chuckling, all the students replied, “Good morning, Mr. Robins.” There was a long pause and we thought the tape had stopped. Then there was a louder, “Good morning, class.” Everyone shouted, “Good morning, Mr. Robins.” This was followed by, “That’s better, class.” No one spoke a word throughout the rest of the lecture because we believed he was in the room, observing our every move.
His motive was to gain and keep the class’s attention for sixty minutes. He was a committed and devoted servant of the Lord.
God has in the past used many an interesting method to get our attention and keep it. At one time he washed the disciples’ feet to teach spiritual truth. Another scene is His cooking breakfast for defeated, tired and confused disciples to teach them they must provide spiritual nutrition for others.
John 21:17
He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.
God instructs me to feed you. How does it taste?
Give it some thought.
Gary