In the Nation’s Capital!

I’ve been in Washington D.C. with SGCS 8th graders since last Thursday Morning!  It’s been a blast, but I’m looking forward to getting back tomorrow night late.  It’s been a whirlwind tour of D.C., Gettysburg, Monticello, Jamestown, Williamsburg and hopefully Yorktown.  This was my first time and it’s been so interesting to find out how this country was started and the men behind it.  It reminded me of the familiar passage in 2 Timothy 3 where it says, “[16] All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV) Most of these men including Thomas Jefferson, seemed to to have some understanding of God, but not a saving faith in Christ, or a commitment to the scriptures, leading them to get close, but never quite make it to become “fully equipped” to deal with the weighty issues if their day.  It strikes me that our current governing bodies are perhaps even less acquainted with the Truth of scripture, which is exactly what they need to be competent in their task.  It reminds me to pray for our leaders more specifically and to remind myself that God is the One in control and He will accomplish his will, with our country and the world.  Praise God for the hope we have in Him! And pray for our leaders. Btw, you can check out some of the pics on the SGCS Bulldog Blog here. ~Geoff