What if Christ were a College Student?

As the semester begins, I will share some thoughts that I had a few weeks back. I think they are worth pondering.
These are merely thoughts, and do not represent official or unofficial doctrine or, well, really anything besides some points to ponder. I could easily be wrong in any of them, so I hope you will forgive me if I am.

What would Christ do as a college student?

He would be a good, dedicated student, for sure. And yet I doubt he would study alone often. But instead of looking for a study partner who could help Him get a better grade, He would probably try to find someone who really was struggling to understand the class, and study with them so He could help them.

I think He would take time to exercise. He would take good care of His body.

I think He would spend time with His roommates and have a lot of friends in the ward. I know that Christ would be known by all. He would go about doing good, and loving and helping and lifting others. He would get to know people.

I could see Christ having a job, and working hard in that job, and doing His best to please His employer.

Christ would know His professors, and learn all that He could from them.

Christ would be involved. He would be in service organizations and clubs. He would seek to interact with people as much as possible.

Christ would be very social and outgoing. At Church on Sunday, He would not just sit with His roommates. He would meet new people, and get to know them. He would arrive early. He would be ready to help with the Sacrament if need be. He would look for someone sitting by themselves, I dare say, and make them feel loved and welcome, and He would love them, too! 

Would Christ be out late? Would He sleep in until noon? Somehow, I just can’t picture that. Out late, maybe, if a friend were in need. But sleeping in until noon I cannot fathom.

Would Christ spend countless hours on Facebook? No. He would spend time with people in person.


He would be busy, and yet He would always have time to listen to those around Him.


Would He be upset if I borrowed some of His milk, or a few pieces of bread? No. He would 
generously share.


I will be more like Christ.