The Elway Scramble

How many of you remember when the Broncos used to win football games? Sorry game fans but I speak of the days when John Elway could call the plays and move the ball in ways that befuddled the opponents. It was called "The Elway Scramble". He could lateral, run, slide, pass, punt, kick or make something up. Light on his feet he was known to execute near miracles.

Now I am not nor ever been a football player or fan. My father in law was religious about Broncos in the playoffs. I do understand the importance of the quarterback. If he is off his game, the team can suffer. Conversely the QB can't do much if the line doesn't protect him.

As a teacher I can see myself as the quarterback. As long as I call the plays, and can scramble, I have the "game" going on. When I have to follow someone else's playbook, I struggle. In times of need (like short notice), it would be fair to call it a gift from God. Other times my pride just doesn't want to go through the work of following.

Going to school is making me aware of myself. I find that in order to work the material I must make it part of me. Kind of like when you stir sugar into your tea. Once the two are stirred you cannot dip your spoon into the glass and scoop the sugar out. For me to assimilate the subject matter from the classes I make an irreversible change to who I am. That scares a part of me.

My faith is being pulled in ways that I've not known. Pray that I can be honest with God, teachers, myself and those I seek to help. The prescription is probably as John the Baptist said in John 3:30, "He must increase, and I must decrease,"