At the college, we have a Keurig machine. That is where I go to see my friend Joe as in a cup of Joe. 🙂

This morning, I gave my students an in class reading assignment and then said, I need to go get my medicine. One of them smiled and said, “Your coffee.” She was spot on.

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It was another example of students paying attention to teachers even when the teacher does not think they are.

In John 1:35 to 39 we read about a few guys who paid attention to what their teacher John the Baptist said:

The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”

 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?”

They said, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?”

“Come,” he replied, “and you will see.”

Because of what John the Baptist said about Jesus, the two left John and started to follow Jesus.

My desire is that people will decide to follow Jesus because of things I have said or done or how I treated them. People watch when they find out we are Christians to see how we will react, how we treat them, and how we live.

I am still at the college, and I think it is time for another visit to my friend the Keurig machine.

Thank you for reading. God Bless.

11 responses to “Others Watch Us”

  1. Sip sip hooray to Jesus, students, and your friend, Joe. I have the same friend, brother! It’s so good to see you today and read your encouraging words. “People watch when they find out we are Christians…” Amen. You’re a blessing. How are you doing, Matt?

    1. I am ok. It would be fun if we could each see our friend Joe together little sister. How are you?

      1. Sip sip hooray to that, too! YES! I’m hanging in there, brother. Lots of calls with cancer advocates, counselors, financial advisors…decisions,…PRAYING! That takes care of it all. I tweaked my back again this week–but I’m already doing better. Next Thursday is another bloodwork, oncology visit, then treatment day. God is good! I’m so blessed to be here! I don’t take it for granted. Thank you, Matt.

      2. Praying for you little sister

  2. Enjoy that coffee, I am going to make a cup for myself now too, I am addicted lol!

    1. I am a fellow addict ;p;

  3. You never know what people are noticing so give them something good to remember (coffee is good medicine)!

  4. Enjoy another cup! Jesus desires to have another follow Him. As you have stated, our own witness may become an encouragement for someone to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord.

    1. Another cup is good
      If someone accepts Jesus because I was a small part in their journey to do so, it is a great blessing

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