History, Samuel and the Bible

Just a quick comment on something special that recently happened. My son, Samuel, is homeschooled this year for 5th grade. We kind of skipped 4th grade to get him ready for 6th grade next Fall. Anyway, this mid-morning he took a history test and he didn't do very well. He became very frustrated in the midst of the test and discouraged at his grade. On his own accord he went directly to his room because he was very sad. Around noon Val and I were having lunch and we wanted him to come down and eat with us. When Val went up to his room, she found Samuel snuggled on his soccer pillow and reading his Bible. When Val came down to tell me that he was reading the Bible, my soul was greatly encouraged. What an example for us! Samuel modeled to me a very simple but at times hard truth that when things get tough or when discouraging things happen, turn to God and His Word. It is there where God met him and encouraged his soul. As God did that for Samuel, He delights to do that for us as well.

May the sufficient grace of Christ that met my son a few moments ago, meet you now.

I sensed that God wanted me to share this with you today!

Warmly,

Pastor Jeff