Privilege of Serving Christ

Yesterday was a long day, but full of purpose and promise. On Mondays, myself and a few others fast and pray for our campus at SFA. I prayed for my own heart, that I would not be captivated by this world, that I would not cling to any temporary home or possessions here. I prayed that I would look forward to heaven, to my home and eternal life with Jesus. Then I prayed that men at SFA would come to know Christ, follow Christ, and live their lives for Him and not for this world.

This afternoon, I spent an hour with three fraternity guys, one of my favorite times of the week. Last semester we were able to start this Bible study and we’ve had anywhere from 1-8 guys show up. I love spending time with these guys because they want to grow closer to God, but they don’t fake spirituality. If they are struggling with something or if they have a particular sin that’s tearing them down, they’re honest about it. A few guys say it’s the only time of the week they sit down and talk about their relationship with Jesus. By the end of the Bible study they are lobbing questions at me about God’s view of alcohol, homosexuality, and God’s creation of mankind. I’m praying this group will grow and some of these guys will really begin to pursue Christ wholeheartedly.

Last night, we were able to put on a program for Hall 16, the last true guys dorm on campus. About 35 guys showed up for free Raising Canes and to answer focus group questions on subjects ranging from purpose of life, to sex and dating, to Jesus. At the end of the program, I hand everyone an index card and I ask them to write down one question they would like to ask God. Then I give them the option of writing their name and number on the card if they would like to talk more about that question or anything else. Eight guys wanted to get together and talk more. Some of the most heartbreaking questions came from guys that didn’t put their name or number. “Why did my mom have to die?” “If I died today am I going to heaven?” “If I’m gay, does that keep me from going to heaven?”

As I drive home from campus most days, I think of that which frustrates me about students or all the areas where we aren’t reaching students, or wishing we had more money and resources for our ministry. Yesterday was different, I drove home thinking how privileged I am that God allows me the opportunity to reach college students with the gospel.