Pastor's Desk

This page was last updated: June 14, 2010

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

S. Lee Downing, M. Div.

Congratulations Student Achievers

And his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord made all he did to prosper in his hand. Genesis 39:3 (NKJV)

Once again it is our privilege to extend our congratulations to all students on your academic achievements.  We celebrate with you for making the grade, reaching your goal, receiving that award or scholarship.  We especially salute our graduates.  Your many hours of study and hard work have paid off. You will now transition to college life where new challenges await you.  Or you are now a graduate student or will soon enter the workforce in pursuit of your new vocation.  Wherever you are at this stage in your life, your best opportunity for success will come as you put your trust in the Lord. 

In the above Scripture, Joseph was in Egypt after being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers.  But Joseph remembered his home training and how he had been taught to put his trust in the Lord, even in the most difficult of times.  He honored God, resisted temptation, and refused to do evil.  As a result, Joseph found favor with the Lord who caused everything to prosper that he put his hands to.  God is no respecter of persons.  As we acknowledge Him in all our ways, He likewise will be with us, and we too will prosper.  “…No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly.”  Psalms 84:11b

 

Your Servants in Christ,

Pastor and Sister Downing