Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7 (the Message)
My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you’ve been given. You received Christ Jesus, the Master; now live him. You’re deeply rooted in him. You’re well constructed upon him. You know your way around the faith. Now do what you’ve been taught. School’s out; quit studying the subject and start living it! And let your living spill over into thanksgiving.
Thought for the Day: The other day, I was speaking with a couple folks from the church and I mentioned how I had written a paper 15 years earlier on the topic about which we were conversing. I said a few other things, and then had to confess that it wasn’t 15 years earlier, but more than 25 years. It is one thing to miss by a couple of years, but by more than a decade is a lot. I was referring to a paper I wrote in Seminary, and it made we realize how I use a lot of what I learned in school. Now don’t get me wrong, there was some stuff in Seminary that I have yet to apply, but in one way or another, the experiences of my schooling prepared me pretty well for the life I am living. There are many people for whom I am grateful, yet some of their names I no longer remember. Almost 25 years ago, I believe God whispered in my ear, “School’s out; quit studying the subject and start living it!” Though let me add, I believe God desires for me to do continuing education — for there is still so much to learn about life, the world around me, people, and of course, God.
Prayer: For all the blessings others have shared through their skills, I offer my gratitude to you, O Lord, for you have inspired their work. Let me use what I’ve learned, yet never allowing arrogance to keep me from seeing where I still need to grow. Amen.
A SPECIAL SUNDAY
This Coming Sunday
Blessing Teachers and Support Staff
…along with a blessing of the Backpacks
