Time Out?

The new semester has started this week at WSC. I am excited about the courses this semester, but there will be a tremendous workload. I pray for focus and good stewardship of the time God has given me. What a comfort to know He is in control and yet I’m called to spend time that brings honor and glory to His name.

Today’s chapel focused on 1 Corinthians on food offered to idols. Do we eat it in good conscience or turn away from it in obedience to the Apostle Paul’s counsel. He also says that whatever we do, do it all for the glory of God. The emphasis in 1 Cor. 10 refers to eating and drinking, and how to respond in those situations. Today we may face such issues as alcohol and tobacco, meat or vegetable and other such issues that concern our conscience.

Paul also mentions in Romans 14 not to cause an ocassion for someone to stumble, when it is appropriate to refrain in light of a weaker brother’s faith or conscience. We are called to think of other’s more  highly than ourselves and to carry each other’s burdens.

i appreciate the time of devotion on Tuesday and Thursday to hear God’s Word taught. It’s a welcome break in the rigors of schoolwork, but it is also a great reminder to meditate on God’s Word and to keep the goal of entering ministry on the forefront. I am still grateful for Dr. Clark’s reminder to study while I pray and pray while I study.

It’s amazing how anxious people can be when faced with deadlines. I too, find myself worrying and forgetting to seek God’s kingdom first. This semester already has a big workload, and I pray that I spend time wisely, pressing on towards the goal heavenward, remembering that it is because of Go’s grace that I may press on. I am totally dependent on God yet I live like I don’t.

What a blessing to know that God sent His Son to forgive my sins on the cross. May His Word be proclaimed boldly to encourage and edify His people and to bring sinners to Christ. SDG