🥳 *HAPPY TEACHERS DAY!* **Scripture Reading:** *"And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others."* *2 Timothy 2:2 (NIV)* Good afternoon church family. Today, we were celebrating Teachers' Day—a day to honor those who shape minds, ignite curiosity, and sow seeds of wisdom in the next generation. As a bishop, I’ve witnessed how teaching is not merely a profession but a *sacred calling*, ordained by God to build His kingdom. But today, I speak not just as a bishop, but as a father. My son's and daughters, you stand among these called ones. From the moment you held your first storybook as a little girl, reading aloud to your dolls, to now standing before classrooms full of eager learners—we saw God’s hand upon you. Your patience, your passion for truth, and your unwavering faith in every child’s potential reflect the heart of Christ, the Master Teacher. Proverbs 31 speaks of a woman who "opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy" (v. 20). You extend your hands further—to the child struggling to read, the teen searching for purpose, the student who needs to feel seen. In doing so, you live out James 3:17: *"The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits."* *A Father’s Blessing:** Today I bless you in the name of Jesus: - **May your passion** for teaching never dim. - **May your strength** be renewed like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31). - **May your classroom** remain a sanctuary of hope and discovery. - **May you remember** that when you teach, you are partnering with God to shape eternity. **Prayer:** *Let us pray:* Father, we thank You for every teacher here today—especially my sons and daughters. Anoint her hands as they grade papers, her voice as it speaks truth, and her heart as it loves Your children. Fill her with Your wisdom, joy, and resilience. May she never forget that her labor in the Lord is never in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). Bless her, protect her, and let her light shine before all. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Church, let’s honor *all* our teachers—whether in schools, Sunday schools, or homes. They are God’s gardeners, nurturing souls for His harvest, your father is proud of you, your church family celebrates you, and heaven applauds you. Happy Teachers’ Day! Bishop Benson B Prayer Lines: +26772679045. +264 816810783 Facebook Page Testimonies https://www.facebook.com/share/p/kBudiNhhXv7gJCi2/?mibextid=qi2Omg