Our Very Nature February 17, 2015

 It was a fiery red ball in the sky just peeking over the horizon when I was pulling into the school this morning.  Now, it is brilliant white light in the sky, bathing the office with its subtle warmth.  That is what it does, its very nature is to produce life-giving light.  The sun’s created purpose is to shine.  I think if we stepped back in awe and wonder of the sun we would find ourselves in a posture of praise to our Father in heaven.  Even when the darkness comes, the sun still shines and its rays still reach and illuminate the surface of the moon.  We are also called to reflect the light of the Son.  Part of this is who we are as image bearers but as image reflectors we need to orientate ourselves towards the Son.  We need to make sure we are in line with God’s call to righteousness.  We want to come to know the love of Jesus, grow in that love and show His love to others.  We want this evident in the learning of our students.  We want our students to produce work that is a blessing to others and to each other.  Grade 2 participated in a community building and uplifting exercise around the theme of loving each other.  Grade 8 students have worked through finding, researching and reporting about organizations in our area that seek to alleviate injustice.  One of the winter enrichment groups focused on service to others and created Valentines for the recipients of Meals on Wheels.  It is part of our created purpose.  We were created to shine.  “Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”  Matthew 5:16.    ~ Mr. Bouwers