I hope this blog-post finds you
doing well. We are full-swing into this fast-flying Spring semester, and I am humbled
and excited to share with you some of what the Lord has been doing in my heart thus
far. As I reflect on some of these things, I am continually reminded of the
Lord’s continual faithfulness to his people in and out of season. Whether we
sense it or feel it, or whether we don’t feel it or understand it at all, the
Lord is faithful to all of his promises, and I have been continually reminded
of that throughout the past few months.
This season the Lord has been
teaching me through his Word and through many circumstances that his love for
me is beyond my comprehension. As I read and study through the book of Joshua,
I am continually reminded that God not only inspires us and protects us, but
that he also provides for us and even fights for us. Seeing the story of Joshua
and even into the story of the Judges, we see a continual cycle of God’s people
sinning, worshiping idols, being punished, crying out to God for help, being
rescued through a person sent by God, obeying for a while, then falling back
into idolatry all over again. And in so many ways as I see this theme of God’s
people’s faithlessness and God’s continual mercy and faithfulness, I am
reminded of my own life. This is the story of my life. However, my prayer is
that in continually seeing God’s faithfulness, I will continue to grow in my
faith and trust in Him; that those idols and distractions would progressively
lose their power and temptation in my life that I might experience the fullness
of fellowship with God through Christ and His Holy Spirit. However, though, I
am by no means where Christ longs for me to be, I am humbled and overjoyed at
the growth I have experienced in my love for Him. It truly is a miracle to look
back over the last 5-6 years of my life in college up until now and see what
the Lord has done in my life. And in all
these things, I know and trust that God is at work in more ways than I can see
not only in my life but also in the lives of the students that I am pursuing
and discipling.
Also, in some new news… I am
saddened but also very excited to share with you some things the Lord has been
putting on my heart concerning my future. As I conclude my 2nd
intern year with CRU, the Lord has been putting many desires/thoughts/feelings
on my heart about where he is calling me for this next year. Through the Lord’s
leading and much wise counsel, I have decided to pursue some work opportunities
outside of full-time ministry in the business world. And in so many ways, this
transition will not be that easy for me especially leaving Auburn and this
amazing staff team community; however, the Lord, once again, is so faithful,
and I know he has an amazing plan to use me in powerful ways in a new place as
I continue to depend on him. I look forward to keeping you posted on
specifically where I will be and what I will be doing as well as sharing more
of my thoughts behind the vision I have for pursuing the Lord and having a
ministry in the workplace!
In
Him,
Jay
Edwards
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