I was typing out a note and was attempting to type out the word “teach” but instead ended up slipping my finger one letter to the left and ended up with the word “reach”.  As I reread what I was writing, it was interesting that I could almost exchange the words and the message would be the same. In order to best “reach” someone an element of teaching can be the difference between truly breaking through or not.  The same can be said for teaching.  In order to truly “teach” one must have a “reach” into a person to have them truly learn. When we reach and teach together it can be very powerful and truly have an impact.  Whether it be our advertising, our external or internal communication, we should keep our hands on the keyboard around both the “r” and the “t” and be sure that we are working to both reach and teach in all that we do.

Jesus understood the power of both teaching and reaching people.  Today, He allows us to do both as well on His behalf, while He still is teaching us and attempting to reach further into us and strengthen our relationship with Him. We can be better if we follow His example of being a teacher and reaching out and down to people around us.  When we think of how and what He wants us to do with our lives, we can think about both and then commit ourselves to working and living in His likeness.  What opportunities will you have today to teach and reach?  Actually, more than you may have considered!

Reference: Matthew 7:29 (New Living Translation)