Titus 1:5-9
5The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. 6An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. 7Since an overseer is entrusted with God’s work, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. 9He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
Today was the first day of the 0708 school year at North Cobb Christian School. I’m going to have to say…it went well! We had a great day. It was great to see all the teachers and other staff last week as we met and did some planning together. It all came together today as the first students started showing up. What a great opportunity to see why we do what we do. God was all over our campus today.
It was interesting to see how our students have changed over the summer. Some of them have changed physically, but what was most exciting to see was that most of them have matured socially and spiritually. I had a lot of great conversations with folks today. I am really looking forward to a great year.
Today was also my first real day as a classroom teacher. I have 18 freshmen in my New Testament Survey class. We had a good time. I am really going to enjoy this class. These are the students that were 7th graders when I started at NCCS. I have enjoyed watching them grow up.
We also have a ton of new students this year which will be great. It is always nice to have some new dynamics in the family. Many of the new students are already getting connected and seem to fit in really well.
In my quiet time this morning, I read the first chapter of Titus. It was a good time for me to hear from God reaffirming my commitment to NCCS for this year. We still have work to do and we still have a message to spread. I look forward to this year and all of the great opportunities headed our way as a school. May will be here before we know it…we have a lot to do!
“God was all over our campus today.”
Interesting statement… and here I thought God to be in Heaven. Even so then, we are taught God to be omnipresent. It must then be that he is through his extension in the Holy Spirit, which must be fully divine as well. Which means that then to say “God” must immediately invoke the paternal nature of the three, while not releasing the Spirit, therefore God is everywhere, while remaining in Heaven.
Hmmm… good thought?