"Edu-tainment"

Today, I realized that I need to consciously make the effort to resist the urge to "edu-tain" (education + entertainment). In our high-tech media society today, we are so used to gaining information through entertainment; and the traditional methods of education appear to be less interesting, and dare I say "boring" even. However, while I recognize the importance of making learning interesting and relevant; I also see the value of the written word and the ability to think critically. In our entertainment society, because information is so easily obtained through graphics and films, less and less people spend the time reading. Also, there is the danger that many people just accept the stream of information fed them, often without questioning and thinking critically about it. More importantly, God has chosen to mainly reveal Himself to us through Scripture. So, while we are living in a media-soaked culture; we must still remember the vital importance of the study of His written Word. His Word is "living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword"; and His Spirit is at work to reveal and help us understand. So, as I prepare for lessons, I must stop wondering if inductive Bible Study is "interesting" enough; but, trust that God is at work through the Holy Spirit to bring His Word to life. I will place into God's Hands to do what He wills through the study; and trust that He will use the lesson to touch lives. I will do what I can to let the Spirit guide me as I prepare, to ask the right questions, and to try to apply it to our lives; but, I leave the rest to HIM. Amen.