Observe others
The 5 Verbs of Learning: Connect
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith?”
Matthew 6:26-30
The first challenge level is to observe. There are interesting commands in the Bible for us to be observant. Jesus said to observe the birds of the air and observe the flowers of the field because they teach us about God. He told his disciples to observe the poor woman who gave the two small coins as an offering. His parables were object lessons in observation. Observing is a necessary step in learning. We can see how things are done before we actually start doing anything. It is also a safe way to learn because one can observe and grow in confidence before starting. A good example is how babies learn. They know nothing when they start and in a very short time they learn to eat, speak and walk. They observe a massive amount of activity then they start imitating everything they see.
For Reflection:
- Are you a good observer?
- How do you grow in this skill?
Make Life Count:
- Observe yourself today, and ponder the question, “What does God see and what is he doing?” Write down your conclusions.
- Where would you like to grow as an observer?
Thirsty for More?
- Look for new insights as you glance over verses from Bible Gateway that mention ‘Observe’.
Observing together…
