Equal Ground

Of all the inequalities in the world, one constant remains - we all have the same amount of time with each and every day. Coming out of the Shepherds' Conference, perhaps the most impactful aspect for me was observing the work ethic of the men who came to serve us. Looking at the life of a Mohler, Dever, Mahaney, Sproul, Steve Lawson, Lig Duncan and my own pastor, Johnny Mac, I'm overwhelmed, convicted and borderline depressed all at the same time. These men are smart - yes. But they have an insatiable desire to read, to study and learn from others. I think about their example and how much time I find myself wasting. I've been thinking through my schedule and how I can better use my time for God's glory. Sometimes these guys seem superhuman but the reality is they have trained their bodies and brains to focus and produce. I've been praying that God would give me a greater desire to be a learner! All of us want knowledge but few are willing to put forth the effort to learn.