Who needs Jesus?

I (Charity) wrote this as a blog post about a year ago...I think that it still has meaning for me today and I thought that I would share it.  

When the Lord called me to complete my Ph.D., I was and still am unsure as to what I will be doing with the education after graduation.  In fact, I am not sure why He called me to the particular school and community that my family I currently reside.  I know that Jesus came to provide salvation for ALL people.  I also know that the people in the realm of academia “get forgotten” when it comes to ministry.  I am not sure if this is because we are afraid to talk to those with “degrees” about Jesus for fear of rejection or if we already assume that they will not accept the message of salvation.  Regardless of whatever qualms may be, we need to recognize that Jesus came to save the academician as well.  He not only came to save people in other countries and others less fortunate, but He also came to save those who work in our nearby universities and schools.  My prayer is for all of us working with academicians (or if we are academicians ourselves)…that the Lord would give us wisdom and would prepare opportunities for us to share the ‘good news.’  After all, He does call us to go into ALL the world, even our universities, and share the good news!  Many blessings! 

(Matthew 28:16-20)