From Boredom to Adventure by Rob McAlister
For much of 2014 the way I would describe my life was “boring.” I was thriving at work, enjoying friendships, and with a ministry team at my church. But something was still missing that had the power to satisfy my deepest longings and fulfill my true potential. Instead of a vibrant, intimate relationship with Jesus defined by the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, etc...), it felt like I was trudging through thick mud... so bored.
I am so thankful for God’s grace. Through a number of divine appointments, including attending a great new year’s conference, God called me to a new adventure with Him. Less than two weeks into 2015, I got an email from Tom Short saying that they were still looking for one intern to travel on his spring semester team. I felt the Spirit prompt me to reply. At first, I resisted. “You mean you want me to give up my great job, my new relationships, and even this new ministry I’m leading in?” The answer was, “This is the great adventure I have called you to.” I couldn’t resist. Only two weeks later I was in Ohio preparing for a 3 month trip to over 20 college campuses to preach the gospel.
Traveling with Tom was life-changing. I had been starved to see the power of God in action. Romans 1:16 says that the gospel is the power of God to everyone who believes. Seeing God at work changing someone’s life who previously was either skeptical or oblivious was incredible. I thought, “Why can’t this be the case all the time? Students back home are hungry for the power of God too!” This led me to enter full-time ministry to help reach college students in Columbia, SC. The transition has been challenging at times, but life beholding the gospel at work is an adventure and is NEVER boring!
Picture: Rob, right, and a friend at UNC-Charlotte
