This student, I'll call him Jeff (not his real name), comes from, it seems, a casual spiritual background. But in the last 2 years, through friends influence etc, has developed a deep hunger & passion to read & pour over God's Word, and to learn to be obedient in submitting his life to Him. (When I first met Jeff at one of our 1st week survey tables, he told me that he was 'packing'. Meaning that he was toting a Bible around in his backpack.)
Jeff and I now have a weekly meeting to get together and study the Gospel of John, we are seeking to know who Jesus is more accurately and intimately. Jeff also attends our weekly freshmen Bible discussion, but can only come for the last 30 minutes because of work. In our meeting last week, Jeff mentioned how he was thinking the other day, "How do I spread the Word of God?" I love it.
Tim (not his real name), on the other hand comes from a very vibrant spiritual background. He was involved in various groups in high-school, church youth group, lead worship, etc. He seems to have a keen understanding of the Bible and how it applies to his daily life here at Cornell. I hope to get more 1 to 1 time with Tim in the coming weeks.
In our get together a few weeks ago, Tim mentioned that he was trying to find ways of living his life for Christ, and at the same time being relevant to his peers at Cornell. Wow.
Both of these men seem to by potential leaders. It is exciting to see their love for God's Word, as well as their earnest desire to be reaching out effectively to their friends at Cornell with the Good News!
Please join me in praying for Jeff & Tim; that they would continue to dig deep & lay the foundation of hearing and doing God's Word (Luke 6:46-48). That our friendships would grow in trust and intimacy. And that they would grow up to become 'oaks of righteousness' (Isaiah 61:3), those that 'shall raise up the foundations of many generations' (Isaiah 58:12).
Thanks for laboring with us in prayer!
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