A few days ago I attended the chapel service at the Asbury Theological Seminary in Orlando. It was an honor to be there. The speaker was Michael Beck. Michael had been elected by his fellow graduates to preach the final chapel service of the 2015 term. He will be receiving his Master’s of Divinity degree in a few days.
I have taken the privilege to share with you his words from his Facebook entry:
“I am a 9th grade dropout, born addicted, who grew up orphaned on the streets. I am the first member of my family to pursue ANY kind of college education. This afternoon, I submitted my final assignment at Asbury Theological Seminary. I have spent over 8 years in the rooms of higher learning, and maintained a 4.0 the majority of that time (received a single B+ thanks to Hebrew). This Saturday, by the grace of God I will graduate with a 96 credit hour Master of Divinity Degree with ZERO debt.
Summary of my educational process: I have learned how to learn, and plan to spend the rest of my life doing it. Don’t let anyone tell you that a goal cannot be accomplished. If God has called you to do it, he will carry you through it.”
And did he preach a sermon. I was so pleased that I could attend and hear a message from the heart of God through a young man that sometimes refers to me as “Dad” and I love it. Thank God for the Michael Beck’s that inspire, encourage and challenge us. I love you my preacher son.