Summer is coming to a close. Schools are gearing up to welcome the masses of young students that will enter their corridors in the next few weeks. The administrations of our schools have taken the time to prepare for another year of learning that is quickly approaching. Facilities needed cleaning, maintenance items to be taken care of, upgrades to be performed on the various buildings not to mention the equipment and computer labs, etc.You really have to hand it to them; they are diligent at their preparation.

I guess my question would be, "Are we as diligent as the world?" We talk a lot about the need to raise our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. As Christian parents and leaders, we put a lot of effort into speaking words that sound like we really care. But do you? That's not to say that you actually "don't care", but more so to provoke you to ask yourself, "If I really do care, then how am I caring?"

Our children are one of God's greatest treasures. Do we share God's heart in this? Do we take the time to teach our children the Word of God when they are not at church? Do we lead by an example of Christ-likeness when we are "doing" life? You know what I mean: the daily chores, the hubbub of daily living, the mundane routine of the "system". This is when our testimony really counts. Are we living it out? Not just to "THE world", but more importantly to "YOUR world". How are you and I modeling Jesus to our children? What? You say you don't have children? Look around you, God has entrusted to you many young eyes that are all focused on "you". Yes, you are responsible to lead them as though they were your very own, because they belong to God.

Let's come alongside those who are dedicating their time to work with our children. Let's help Renee', Victoria, Pastor Belinda and their assistants make a difference in the lives of our kids! We only have them for a short time, and then the moment is gone. If we don't get it right, we will live in the aftermath knowing that it was us who lost them to the world, BUT if we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit we can revel in the glory of knowing that we were used by God as we watch our children, as well as grandchildren, take this nation's focus back to God and our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

"Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God." Mark 10:14

God bless,
Pastor Rob and Belinda :^)