This week we were supposed to go surfing but the weather had a different plan for us. We went spelunking, shopping and swimming instead! Check it out:
My favorite part was of course the 4" Daddy-Longlegs that were hanging from the cave ceiling. So predictable aren't I?
I enjoyed Church today in the fact that it was different than usual. We had a guest speaker, Dan, who both works at the school that our church meets in and works on staff for Capernwray Harbor. I enjoyed his sermon very much, I must mention that he is an excellent speaker. His topic of choice was about David and Mephibosheth. Along with examining the passage in 2 Samuel 9, he provided much background information behind the story instead of assuming that the congregation already knew what he knew. For example, Dan mentioned that Mephibosheth could not enter into the temple as he was ceremonially unclean because he was crippled in both legs. He also said that Mephibosheth could not receive his inheritance as it was common in Jewish culture to withhold an inheritance from those who could not use it properly. The one bit of info I found most intriguing was that Mephibosheth means "Dispeller of Shame." If you put these bits of information together, it is possible to realize the the depth of kindness that David showed to Mephibosheth. It also describes a picture of God's unconditional love for us. Just as David invited Mephbosheath to eat at his table, so God invites us to join him regardless of of our defects or brokenness that we bring.
In other news, I was able to chat with Peter today, the fellow I told you about last week. I made plans to take him out for coffee next Sunday and I hope to visit him in the hospital during this week. I learned a couple cool things about him. He was part of a Bible study and jam time at the Hospital. Unfortunately it died down over the past couple of weeks. Opportunity knocks! He also has shown an interest in guitar. I'm planning to ask a few of the guys here to join me in a visit with him, maybe jam and play some card games. Could I ask you guys to pray for this simple outreach? First pray that it would actually happen, as my schedule is filling up and secondly pray that I would be able to show him God's love.
I am finally getting over my sinus infection and I can stand-up without getting a massive headache. I still am finding the homework difficult, please pray that God would give me an interest in what I am assigned as I am lacking motivation. I am also finding it difficult to read. For some odd reason, my brain is resisting the entry of knowledge. Must be my ADD kicking in again.
Thanks for your support,
Trent
