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Elder’s Insight Will we hide in shame like Adam or be rewarded like the faithful servant? We all have a choice. “Where art thou....?” We can have diferent Bible verses that we Galatians 6: 9-10 (NIV) “Let us not tend to be drawn to or have a fondness of become weary in doing good, for at the because they mean something to us. Here proper time we will reap a harvest if we are a few verses which mean something do not give up. Therefore, as we have to me. opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the Genesis 3: 8-9 “And the Lord God called family of believers.” unto Adam, and said to him, Where art thou?” (KJV) I just love these verses and there is not much needing to be said after Here Adam was asked to come out and reading them ! For me it speaks about give account for himself. This reminds me hope, perseverance and how we should that when we meet Jesus we will stand treat others. Let’s not become so busy at alone and be accountable for our actions. being good that we forget about doing There will be no one else to “blame”. It is good. so important that we really do make the most of every moment to live a life that Matthew 25 v21 (KJV) His master replied, is pleasing to God. It is that simple and is ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! that real. Just like Adam was called out, You have been faithful with a few things; we too will be called out. Where are you I will put you in charge of many things. in your relationship with God? Come and share your master’s It’s not often we take part in BB competitions, but when we do we like to happiness!’ do it right! Cross country is a challenge every year, and has seen a decrease Exodus 33:11 (NIV) “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one When we all stand before God’s in numbers, so maybe it was the promised pizza the following Thursday speaks to a friend. Then Moses would judgement seat, these are the words that that saw a good turn out! return to the camp, but his young aide we will want to hear. There is no gain in Joshua son of Nun did not leave the looking to others to see what they are doing or waiting for tomorrow. We need tent.” Not only did we see a good turnout on 7th March at the Academy but we to know Jesus as our Lord and Saviour made sure to make it worth our while claiming both the and learn what it is to be fully devoted to In this verse, after Moses left the tent, intermediate race (Cian Mawhinney) and the senior race (Robin Moore) Joshua stayed. We can imagine Joshua Him in all aspects of our lives. wanting to stay a little longer in God’s Well done to all involved. presence. We need to spend time in Will we hide in shame like Adam or be God’s presence. It is good for us. There rewarded like the faithful servant? Start training for defending it next year! is always more to learn about God. Just We all have a choice. as the 12 disciples sat with Jesus and He “Where art thou....?” taught them, we too need to spend time Colin Wright with Him, with a desire to learn more, Philip McCartney allowing Him to speak into our lives. In these days when there is so much noise and busyness and distraction, unless we come to God how will we learn how to deal with the many challenges we live with. In verse 13, Moses says “If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to fnd favour with you.”