During our teacher in-service meeting, our principal asked us to remember our first day of school. Now, I have a variety of memories of and about school but my first day is not one of them. I do remember in later years going to school with a little apprehension. Homeroom lists were taped to the door and I searched for my name to see whose room I was in and which of my friends were in there with me.
It may not be a specific year but I do recall the general feelings of first days. It was exciting to think about a new year and all the new opportunities ahead of me. It was also a nervous time with all the unknowns looming overhead. What was my new teacher like? Would she like me? Would any of my old friends be in my new homeroom? Would I be able to learn what I had to learn? Would I understand it? I saw many of those same questions on the faces of our students as they arrived at school this morning.
I think back on my first day as a Christian. I had begun to long for the Lord so one afternoon; my folks took me to talk to the pastor. He told me about becoming a Christian and I gave my heart to the Lord right there in his study. I was excited about this new life inside me. I was also nervous about all the unknowns ahead of me. The wonderful, “blessed assurance” was that I now had a heavenly Father Who would be with me every step of the way. He will never leave me alone. He will never forsake me for someone better or smarter or more popular. He is the most dependable person I could ever depend on!
So, get your book bag and your lunch box and let’s relish this Christian journey!
Until our next togethering,
love ya,
Bret
