Written by Pastor Jack Wellman– Duane Chapman
A Great Teacher
It is true that experience is the best teacher and the greater the experience, or the harder the lesson, the more we’ll remember it. Usually, we have no one but ourselves to blame, but it’s harder when you are hurt by someone else’s sin and you’re the innocent victim. Don’t let that lesson be that you don’t ever trust anyone again, but rather, let this experience help you not repeat the same mistake twice…or thrice!
Easier not always Better
During my days in seminary, I remember feeling smothered by things; work, the church, school, family, and so much more. It was almost too much, so what did I do? I started my week off by doing the very hardest things first. That way, as the week progressed, I began to get some momentum, and finished the week strong. That’s the only way I could get everything done, so avoid the temptation to start with the easiest things first. You don’t’ want to save the hardest for the end of the week, when you’re running out of week and energy.
Never Forgetting
In my 60+ years, I’ve learned at least one thing; that the easiest way is not always the best. Sometimes the hardest way ends up being the easiest. What I mean is if we take short cuts in doing something, we may end up having to clean up our mess and doing it all over again…but if we’ve done it the right way in the first place, we don’t have to worry about it anymore. I’ve noticed, Satan is always in a hurry, but God never is. Snap decisions are rarely from God, but patiently waiting on God is best. I’ve never forgotten that.
Conclusion
Failure is not even certified, by failure’s a great teacher. I know because she’s taught me a thing or two (dozen!). I’ve found out, usually the hard way, that slow and steady is better than quick and easy, and that if we forget to learn from our past, we’re doomed to repeat it.
