And in that very moment it seemed to me that they had both begun to grasp the real importance of an education. They had begun to realize the fact that it is not simply in the completion of this or that assignment, or in the accumulation of as many facts as possible by the end of a semester, but the real importance of an education comes in the opportunities that we have to use our skills for the benefit not only of ourselves, but also of others-now and later on. And so I urge you as I urge myself to think about these things as we embark on another year here at Concordia. May we all recognize the great importance of the task that lies before us. May God strengthen us all for the task at hand, and may we all recognize how much He has loved us and has promised to be there for us in His Son as our comfort and our strength at all times.
Carpe diem, Seize the day.
May God grant it for us for Jesus' sake. All rights reserved.