Monday’s Comin’

2000 years ago, on a Friday, three men were crucified. The ones on the right and left were criminals, and the one in the middle was a completely innocent man, who had never sinned, who was the Son of God, the messiah, named Jesus (Luke 23).

Let’s talk about the man in the middle.

This man, Jesus, was considered by the public to be a prophet, a teacher, a healer, a miracle worker, and so much more. But most importantly, He was (and still is) the Son of God. He lived a human life that was blameless and perfect, unlike any of us. He did prophesy, He did teach, He also healed and performed miracles. But the reason He could do this is because of His mighty power.

So Jesus was beaten, mocked and scorned, and crucified. But not quite in the same way as the criminals.

You see, when His death occurred, He didn’t die in order to pay the consequences for His own sins and wrongdoings. But for mine…and yours.

When Jesus died on the cross, He became sin who knew no sin. He held the weight of all of our sin, and took The Father’s wrath upon Himself so that we may be found blameless in the Father’s sight when we find salvation in Jesus. (1 Corinthians 15)

Cool right? Let’s continue.

So Jesus dies on this cross, becoming the atonement for our sin. But the story doesn’t stop there, because Sunday’s coming.

He was crucified on Friday, and the people who loved Him and followed Him grieved all day Friday and Saturday.

They were confused, hurt, and probably felt a little betrayed.

But then Sunday morning, a woman named Mary Magdalene went to the borrowed tomb where Jesus’ body was buried. But to her shock, He wasn’t there. She was greeted by an angel who told her that He had risen! She then saw Jesus and then ran into the town and told everyone and Jesus appeared to over 500 people that day.

Woah. Super cool.

You see Jesus rose from the dead in order to conquer our sin. The punishment for our sinful ways is death, eternity separated from Christ. But through Jesus’ death and resurrection, we have a way to obtain eternal life with him! (John 20)

Jesus then ascended into Heaven where He sat down at the right hand of the Father. (Mark 16)

This is a super cool story. Let me rephrase — this is a life-changing story.

So why keep it to ourselves?

Crucifixion Friday came, a Saturday full of grief came, resurrection Sunday came, and then Monday came.

This Monday, Charleston Southern University’s campus, along with 20+ campuses all over the U.S., will be full of students attending FUGE Camps. My fellow staffers and I have the opportunity to share this incredible story with some of these students through Bible study, rec games, worship, and one-on-one conversations and interactions.

Some of these students haven’t experienced salvation through Christ yet, and my prayer is that His love will become so evident and the Holy Spirit will reveal Himself to these students so that they may see and understand the great sacrifice He has made for us. But also that these students will grow in their love for Him, His word, and serving Him.

So yeah, Friday-Sunday happened, and I rejoice that it did, because it gave me and you an opportunity to know our holy and sacred creator, but Monday’s coming.

So I’m here, and you’re wherever. So when tomorrow(or Monday or right now) comes, how are you going to share this story with those that you interact with?

I ask for prayer as FUGE staff all over the states plunges into these next 7-9 weeks of camp.

But i am praying for you! I pray that you take every opportunity to share this story. I pray that you are unashamed in your proclamation of Jesus and that He does mighty things in and through you. I pray He grows you. I pray you run to Him.

Monday’s comin’.

What are you going to do about it?

In His Love,

Carrie Liz