Our time in Colorado this summer was a great blessing. Dayna and I spent the first four weeks taking Bible classes Happily, I finished our Institute of Biblical studies requirements, and while I’m glad to be finished, God really ministered to me through one class.
My assignment was to study, interpret, and prepare a talk on 2 Samuel 9, where David finds Mephibosheth in order to show him kindness and fulfill his covenant to his friend Jonathan.
As someone who struggles with feeling inadequate, I was encouraged to realize that David’s kindness was a picture of the kindness God shows toward me. I identify with the shame Mephibosheth felt, but David placed him in a position of honor. God looks past my inadequacies and shows me kindness.
If you want, I can deliver a stunning 20 minute talk on this passage!
During our staff conference, we heard from Christian leaders in the area of diversity and privilege, and explore how Cru’s impact is limited by how we make it hard for minorities to join with us.
Dayna and I were impacted with the idea of how much we’ve been boosted in life because of our families and culture in a way that some people never experience. Paul said, “in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Phil. 2:3-4)
Thank you for partnering with us to allow us to study His word. We are grateful for serving with you.
I love studying the word of God. Thanks for sharing your learnings. May He continue to open your eyes to the wonders in His love letter to us.
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