Study Tips for Students
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11: 28-30).
Stay Awake!
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gave an urgent message to, “Stay awake!“ Two themes of advent are preparation and waiting. We’re waiting for two main things. We are waiting for the coming of Christ at Christmas, and we are waiting for the second coming of Jesus that He promised.
I have five tips to help you “stay awake” and be prepared during this Advent season.
Where Two or Three are Gathered
Jesus said, “Where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst” (Matthew 18:20). Jesus didn’t say that ministry would be best in large groups. He encouraged small groups of believers to come together.
Meeting Students in Love and Walking in Faith
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28: 18-20).
Running the Race
As I watched my son compete in a cross country race this weekend, I realized that cross country reminds me about perseverance in prayer life. Both share the need for discipline, sacrifice, and commitment without the need for elaborate tools. What is expected is that you show up even when it’s hard or your tired and trust that God will meet you there. Just as a runner commits to daily practice, prayer is the connection that our heart desires with Christ.