Learn the Lesson or Repeat the Class

“You all have a single teacher, and you are all classmates.” ~ Matthew 23:8 (MSG)

Have you ever wondered why you find yourself repeating the exact same life drama perhaps just with a different cast of characters? You seem to attract the same situations or the same type of people no matter how you try to avoid it. I have had recurring life experiences and often wonder why I keep having the experience. Finally, I had a revelation and realized that even though I managed to get through the experiences, I never actually learned the lesson God had intended for me to learn. And until I get it, really get it, I will keep being held back and forced to repeat the class.

“The Lord is trying to teach the people a lesson; he is trying to make them understand his teachings.” ~ Isaiah 28:9 (NCV)

As Christians, we are called to be Disciples but before we can teach we first need to learn. I believe God uses our life experiences as opportunities to challenge us to seek Him for wisdom, understanding, and instruction so that we can apply it to our lives and then share what we have learned with others.

“By now you should be teachers, but you need someone to teach you again the first lesson…” ~ (NCV)

Unfortunately, as human beings we are so driven by our Ego and what we want that we miss the lesson that God has for us. We have to first learn how to take ourselves out of it and realize that it is not about us. Every day that we are given the gift of life, it is not for our benefit but rather it is another opportunity for us to honor God with the life experiences we are been given. Contrary to what it may seem, even the most challenging situation with the most challenging person is a gift from God. These challenging situations ultimately press us to seek God first. When we finally learn the lesson, with God’s help and pass the class we will receive peace and a passing grade!

“But later, after we have learned our lesson from it, we will enjoy the peace that comes from doing what is right.” ~ Hebrews 12:11 (ERV)

“Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything that we can understand.” ~ Phillipians 4:7 (NLT)

So if it feels like Déjà vu it probably is. More than likely we have been down that same road before. When it feels like we keep passing the same landmarks over and over again, that means it’s time to ask God for help. We need to constantly ask Him what we need to learn so we can move on to the next course.

Remember you are not alone.

Enjoy and embrace the journey...

God Bless!