We are 4 days into NSO (that's new student outreach) - I am tired, content, excited and overwhelmed. The Lord has clearly been at work and my heart is filled with a deep sense of gratitude for his provision. Yet in the same breath, I find myself overwhelmed by the many new faces. In them, I see hunger & longing - some, having experienced hardship and failure, are conscious of their need; others, having lived relatively safe and comfortable lives, have yet to discover it.
Today, M. stopped by the InterVarsity table. A fresh faced Asian American, his manner is somewhat shy and reserved. Today is the third time we've met. I went back to the office (aka my apartment) to finish up some work later in the afternoon and found myself thinking of M. again. I recalled his face and in that moment of recalling, I remembered his expression - it was hesitant, hoping, longing for more. Something welled up inside me and I weeped. I weeped for him and for all the others we've met on campus - so desperately do I long for more of Jesus to come into their lives. To taste and know that He is good.
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