Great is Thy faithfulness!

1 Thessalonians 4:3 says, "For this is the will of God, your sanctification..."  Sanctification is the purifying work of the Holy Spirit that makes us more like Jesus.  It happens through the reading of the Word, through worship, through teaching, and through fellowship.  But, sanctification also takes place during tests, trials, and tribulations.  Remember, it's how we react to an opportunity or challenge that determines how much or how little our actions and attitude are like Christ.

This week at CCA we had many opportunities to see God work in us and through us.  But Friday, was one busy day.

At 7:30 AM... I had to inform a dad that his two sons were ineligible for the entire football season.  Due to an FSHAA rule on when forms needed to be turned in, the boys could not play.  I told him we would see what we could do, and he and the family should pray to see what God would do.

10:30 AM... Chapel time on Friday's at CCA.  Pastor Bob declared God has a place, pace, and purpose for every student.  Some are called to academics, some to music or drama, some to athletics, the point is God's place, pace, and purpose should be respected and encouraged by all.  He concluded by saying pastors, teachers, and coaches are there to come along side and help students reach their goal, not the goal others may have had in mind for them, but the life God has prepared.

11:00 AM... A coach hustling to get the field ready for the afternoon football game flips his golf cart and is thrown from the seat and lands on the pavement.  He's pretty banged up, but he manages to complete his work.  Thank God he wasn't more seriously hurt and kudos to this individual who's heart and determination give us a glimpse at what it means to be "set-apart", serving no one else but the Lord.

After lunch it got even busier.  But, let me tell you... God is FAITHFUL.  Our prayers and dependence on Him brought us closer to the Lord.  Friday's football game was excellent.  Great play and after the game great conversations about what God is doing in athletics and who Jesus is, to which two players from the other team asked about starting their own relationship with Christ.

Then, on Sunday, the FHSAA said they would give us some latitude and granted the two boys their eligibility.  Great is Thy faithfulness, morning by morning new mercies I see!