Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:30-31
Webster defines revive as a return to consciousness or life, to become active or flourishing again. In the last few months God has revived the Eastern Washington University campus ministry. Five years prior to this school year, members of the original mission team (that traveled to Spokane from the Seattle/Tacoma area to plant the Spokane Christian Church) remained in leadership in the campus ministry. This year the torch was passed on to a new generation.
However, this transition brought growing pains in the beginning of the 07-08 school year. Graduations of student disciples caused the campus ministry to drop to half its size. The average spiritual age of the 20 or so faithful disciples that remained was very young. The fall quarter of this new school year was a time a growth and maturing as God used various challenges to strengthen our faith and convictions (1 Peter 1:6-7).
Returning back from Christmas break in January, the campus ministry started picking up momentum. Disciples came back to campus revived and ready to be active in sharing their faith. Brothers and sisters went out two by two through the campus planting and watering many seeds (Luke 10:1-2). As God promises, the harvest was plentiful and, even though the workers were few, the fruit of our labor and Gods grace was being revealed. At the last Bible Talk at EWU before Spring Break we saw the biggest turnout in many years. The room was filled with people who were seeking God and there was a buzz of excitement as God was working through us to bring the Truth to our campus.
This revival continued after returning from Spring Break. Gods Word was presented powerfully in the first Bible Talk of the spring quarter and several personal bible studies were set up. The sisters were able to study the bible with someone different every day of the following week. The brothers are growing in their leadership and convictions. A prayer revival also began at EWU as campus disciples met every day together last week to pray for God to work on our campus and to be reliant on Him and not ourselves. The zeal has spread as new Bible Talks have started up on both the Spokane Falls and Spokane Community Colleges. The disciples at Gonzaga have fought to give everyone a chance to hear about God. Many men and women are continuing to study the bible and seek after a relationship with Him.
Reaching the half way point in the quarter and with the end of the school year in sight, we continue to be revived and full of life. We have dreams for our campus ministry to grow and to be able present God to this crooked and depraved generation (Philippians 2:15). Satan has recognized this spiritual revival and persistently fights against us to bring struggles and discouragement but as we continue to meet together weekly to pray and rely on God, we are faithful that Jesus will proclaim victory in the end.
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