Weekly Update

It has been a while since I have made a post to let all y'all know how things are going. God has been on the move a lot on campus, especially in the lives of some football players. It has been awesome to be able to labor with Tommie from the football team. Last night at their FCA meeting, we shared the bridge diagram with several of the players from the team. It was great to be able to explain the gospel to them and afterwards, three of the guys stuck around and we talked for like 40 minutes with them about the gospel and Christ being their worth and satisfaction. It was really encouraging. Tonight, I have been able to talk with Rich about being encouraged by what God has been doing in his life. I also think that God gave me some insight into the biggest hindrance to him understanding the gospel fully in faith. It is evident that the biggest issue of his own heart has to do with works and performance. He mentioned something to me tonight that opened my eyes to the reality that he has not fully grasped the reality of Christ's righteousness being sufficient for him and his need to acknowledge and own up to his own failure to honor God and live for Him. However, he is continuing to study the word and pray that God does a lot in his heart this semester and that he would come to faith in Jesus. The other guy that I am hoping to get up with soon is Darnell. He has been going through the book of John as well and has had a really difficult year this year. He has been sidelined because of injuries that he has had this year and it has brought about a lot of frustration in his life; however, I believe that God can use this in huge ways to bring him to faith in Jesus. I feel like his frustration with it has/will reveal some of the idols in his life that he has sought to bring him satisfaction and joy in place of Jesus. I am hoping for some great conversations with these guys here soon. Be praying they go well! Love y'all and thank you for the support and prayers of you all!