*Zane – a handsome playboy who we first met due to his attraction to Brittney’s blue eyes. He is first generation American. His family moved from the Middle East when he was young. After several encounters and Heather’s bold attempts to engage our friend Richa, Zane’s interest shifted and he began peppering us with questions about Christianity. Heather referred him to me to discuss the Trinity further. As you can expect, I was not thrilled about trying to explain this difficult concept to anyone, much less someone of Muslim faith. Zane hurried to me and said, “You, you I have got to talk with then.” He fervently asked, “How can Jesus be God and the Son of God.” Please tell me, I have a right to knowledge.” As our time together unfolded he shared his frustration and failure with keeping simple acts of his faith, such as praying throughout the day. When I asked what happened if people failed to keep certain practices (called the 5 pillars in Islam) he said you go to hell. It was evident that the Holy Spirit was pursuing him and I prayed inwardly throughout the conversation that I would have the right words to speak. He even mentioned that he lays awake at night asking himself if what he believes is true. He asked for a Bible and on our last day on campus we were able to bring him a copy with some key verses highlighted for him to read.
The Bible says that scripture does not return void. Please pray that he does read the Bible we gave him and that God uses it to bring him closer to him. Pray that his search influences the school because he is well known and liked by students on campus.
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