The Gospel

On Tuesday Lipscomb held a youth minister's conference in which Steve Argue came and talked about different aspects of Youth Ministry. It started with lunch and went for most of the day, he covered a wide array of topics but one thing that he talked about really stuck with me. He showed us a series of simple drawings that represent the story of God's love starting with Adam all the way through the resurrection to God bringing the world that we tore apart back together to be with him. After showing these drawings to us he asked us to describe different themes that are represented in these 18 or so drawings that he drew on a white board. Some that were brought up were, "Joy", "True love", "Hope", "God never gives up", "God fixes our mistakes", and many more very optimistic views of the gospel that scream to be told.

I am not doing a very good job remembering all that was said about the Gospel at the conference because there were so many awesome and exciting things that were coming up. Steve went on to ask why people don't talk about the Gospel like this everyday because it is that powerful and awesome.

I know that I often take for granted what the Gospel really is, the only reason I have hope or joy in my life. Recently Ive been trying to build time in my day just to spend in relationship with my Lord and Savior. Because so often I only pray when I want things or certain situations arise, or right when I wake up or go to sleep. But I have found it so beneficial to set aside a set amount of time each day to spend in communion with God through prayer, meditation, and reading scripture. It has blessed my life beyond belief. It reminds me of my roommate's favorite scripture John 10:10: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." That remind us that we are here to live life worth of Jesus' sacrifice, and not just sit around and wait for salvation.