Holiness & Humility by God’s Grace
Here is a glimpse into what God is doing amongst our students this week:
~God loves each of us radically more than we love Him
~God asks each of us for total surrender and commitment to Him
~God commands us to be holy and humble of heart
~A yielded heart has access to God's great mercy and grace
~A great destiny is in front of each of us, but dying to self will be required
James 4:6 exhorts us:
"But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, 'GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.'"
God is affirming that He is calling a generation to arise is that is pure of heart and humble before Him. It is only by His grace, and it is always for His glory. Whatever lays ahead for each student, it is certain, apart from His grace and in pride, they will fall. So, each must exercise discernment, carefully walking not as unwise but as wise (Ephesians 5:15).
Proverbs 1:7 also reminds us:
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction."
Pray with us:
~ complete surrender/submission to the Lordship of Jesus
~ no doublemindedness, but single-minded in full pursuit of Jesus
~ brokenness over sin and lifestyle of repentance
~ personal acceptance of God's grace
~ pure, humble hearts on fire for Jesus
~ reverence and awe for a holy God that produces personal holiness
We truly believe that the Lord is wooing this generation out of bondage, lusts of the flesh, into divine love and deeper levels of holiness. God is forming a generation that seeks and walks in wisdom, producing lasting fruit.
"Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom." James 3:13
We pray that our students would be those that humble themselves with repentance and full abandonment...just to seek Him, His face, and His glory. May He pour out His spirit upon them and mark them for His Kingdom. We are praying that they would catch a heart for true prayer and revival and together we have continued to seek the face of God, pray for one another, and pray for revival in GenZ/Gen alpha.
Revival Discipleship Zoom calls:
~ 4 students engaged in focused reading of the word, prayer, and discussion around revival.
~ Students are reading their word throughout the week and coming ready to discuss their thoughts, revelation, and passion for Jesus.
~ Students were encouraged and taught to engage their hearts in worship and the word without distraction.
~ Students were provoked to live consecrated to the Lord (resisting the devil, the flesh, and the world)
If you'd like to join us in reading the book of John, follow along here. This week we are reading John 11 & 12!
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/88
Pray with us:
That the Lord would open up the doors and hearts for us to host an in person gathering before the beginning of the school year. We are praying for:
~ The finances to host 20-50 students
~ Worship teams committed to lifting up the name of Jesus
~ For the gospel to be preached and to bring many to repentance
~ Many to bring their friends
~ the opportunity to set up baptismal pools for those who commit their lives to Christ.
~ for student leader engagement in heading this event
PRAY PRAY PRAY
Additionally continue to pray that all staff, volunteers, & prayer warriors would be filled to overflowing with the spirit of God and we continue to gather and pray into the vision the Lord has entrusted us with:
~gather 120 prayer warriors contending continuously for real revival and a heart of compassion for the lost.
~ raise up & send out 30 self-supporting staff to mobilize weekly & local campus outreach.
~ establish 12 houses of prayer in partnership with local churches to disciple new believers into sustained prayer & revival.
Partner With Us:
Your support helps us continue showing up on campuses, sharing the Gospel, and walking alongside students as they encounter Jesus.
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Thank you for continuing to pray and partner with us. It truly makes a difference.
On fire for Him,
Joseph and the Crossroads Team
