He can be taught!

In 1998, I began study with the Open University. In 2007, today in fact, I graduated with a B.A. (Hons) in English Literature.

In this timespan, I have gone from 23 to 30 years old. I have married a wife and a son! I have relocated from the smoke to the Cotswolds. I have held eight jobs. I have been involved in teaching over one hundred children the Gospel of grace in different places and at different times, and I have begun to preach the gospel in Adult services on a regular basis.

Well, that is what I have done. In this timespan the Lord has done far, far more. He has helped, sustained, guided and upheld me through all of these things. He has given me the energy and mental ability to do all these things. He has provided me with all my employment, saved my wife and brought us together in marriage. He has forgiven me every time I have failed. He has provided all our needs. Nothing that we have done could have been done without Him.

At the graduation, it was all about feeling good about yourself, praising achievement and human endeavour. The music opened with a theme from 'Jesus Christ Superstar' - my heart sank. Apart from that, it wasn't too bad.

I just wanted to say one thing, which no-one else will, on this day of reward, congratulation and success:

Unless the Lord builds the house, they labour in vain who build it.

Psalm 127.1

Soli Deo Gloria!