Where the Journey Began

Our minds were held captive as we entered the room.  The dimmed lights, the palm trees, and the beautiful flowers transported us to a land of enchantment.  The sitting areas were inviting and charming with its hanging vines.  The buffet tables were lavished with meats and cheeses, fruits and chocolates.  It was all so magical and just the beginning of the evening!

This past weekend the seniors here at Bible School were honored with a banquet.  In fact, one of those seniors was our son, Matthew,  so it was a privilege to be a part of this event.  Many spoke of where they had come from and how their journey began two years ago.  Some came with preconceived ideas of having life all figured out until they allowed themselves to know God better.  Several came thinking they already knew God and what He wanted for their lives but then those desires changed when they began to spend more time in His Word.  And others simply came because it was a good place to start in life, or their friends were coming.  But, no matter the reason God has blessed them for their step of faith.  He has daily made His Word real to each of those seniors and they have listened with their hearts as well as with their heads.

Although our school greatly emphasizes missions, the majority shared that God showed them that it doesn’t matter where God asks you to serve as long as you serve Him with your whole heart.  What a good reminder it was to our own hearts – serving God where He places us and for whatever time He allows!

It has been a joy for us to get to know these seniors and to have a part in their beginnings.  Please pray for them as they continue to seek Him for guidance and direction in their lives.