SECURE IN CHRIST

 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” 

John 3:16

Webster’s definition of secure is: to make safe, to put beyond hazard of losing or of not receiving: guarantee, to give pledge of payment to…  Security is something we long for but rarely find in a world of sin and confusion.  There are times we may feel hopeless or disillusioned because everything is changing around us, our safety net is gone, there are no guarantees, and promises have been broken.  This would be an easy time for us to throw in the towel and give up.  That is when you seek the wisdom and comfort of a changeless God.  “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”  So we say with confidence “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid….Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”  (Hebrews 13:5-6)  Our security is firmly rooted Christ.  He guarantees our safety in His arms and pledges love and life for all who believe.

The theme for the school year is, “Securing Each Child’s Future - For Eternity”.  This is based on  John 3:16, the Gospel in a nutshell.  In these words we find security, safety, a guarantee, a pledge from our loving God.  “For God so loved the world, (that means you and me and each child), that He gave His one and only Son, (who endured this world of sin and confusion), that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”  Security for Eternity!  It is this message that will be tirelessly taught at Immanuel Lutheran School, where we have the privilege of ministering to children 6.5 hrs. a day, 32.5 hrs. a week, 1,105 hrs. a year. Not just providing them with the knowledge they need to live in our world, but Christian values and truths for their eternity.  Rejoice that you are secure in Christ! 

Secure In Christ,

Janna Kietzman