Cedarville Magazine Spring 2018

in one week that told me I was supposed to go to Cedarville,” he explained, “so I sent in an application.” Murray was not supportive at first, since it seemed impossible, but he eventually reached out to Jessi Dyson, Combs’ admissions counselor, to see what kind of financial aid might be available. It was Dyson who first introduced them to Cedarville’s Foster Care Scholarship, and so began a series of events that would change Luke’s life forever. “Luke was a student with high standards for himself, a desire for deep community, and a love for the Lord that came out in his daily life. He loved campus and seemed like a natural fit,” Dyson recalled. “I was excited to help him get here.” Combs interviewed on May 6, 2015, with Thomas White, Cedarville’s President, and was told immediately that he would receive the scholarship. “We switched from stressful interview mode to a celebration,” he recalled. “I didn’t know how to react. Seeing God’s promises come to fruition almost seemed surreal. It’s still hard to believe sometimes.” Combs is now thriving at Cedarville as a biblical and theological studies major with a mission minor. “I’ve learned that I’m capable of doing a lot of things if I just trust God,” he said. He hopes to be a missionary someday, something he knows may be difficult. “I’m not worried. God has proven to be very faithful to me. I’ve learned to trust Him. “I know what it’s like to have nothing and have to depend on God for everything. My life is in His hands. It’s not my story, it’s His.” Cedarville Magazine | 29 ADVANCING CEDARVILLE