13 June 13
Beth came to the Fall Retreat and did not like it.
She came, because her twin sister, from Oneonta's CA, invited her. Becky has been praying that her sister would understand the truth and respond to it. But it has been hard.
Take one look at Beth and Becky, and there is no doubt about it. They are identical twins. But not so much when it comes to the personality. Beth is outgoing and outspoken. Becky is quieter and unassuming.
Though Beth did not enjoy the Fall Retreat, Becky invited her again, this time to Infusion. It was a bold move, since Infusion is more intense than the Fall Retreat. And, it takes a greater commitment, since it lasts for six days. Though we invite all students to come, at the heart of Infusion is leadership training.
Nevertheless, Beth came. Just like in the Fall, she was outgoing, engaging, and opinionated. And though I would not say she was antagonistic before, this time she was intrigued and involved. There was no doubt. Beth was searching for the truth.
One evening, during an especially enthusiastic worship song, she found herself dancing in the middle aisle with Paul Marsh, the campus minister from Colorado University in Boulder. He is one of our elder statesman at CA. The floor was bouncing, and we were all enjoying the Lord's irresistible Presence.
For Beth, though, a change had taken place. She meant every word that she was singing. Worship had brought her into God's Presence, and she believed.
"Look at what's happened! This is our God! We waited for him and he showed up and saved us! This God, the one we waited for! Let's celebrate, sing the joys of his salvation."
Isaiah 25.9, The Message
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