The Gospel and Me: Part Two
The Conversion Story
Somewhere in the middle of playing drums at Evergreen, visiting Crestwood and starting to play drums at Crestwood, God saved me. I had been having weekly conversations with my friend Jeremy. He lured me in by making great mochas. He started sharing the gospel with me. I had heard it a thousand times, but this time, the irresistible grace offered by God grabbed a hold of my heart. One evening, while driving to his house, I had the urge to pull over. It was at that moment that I accepted Christ. I showed up at Jeremy’s house and the first thing I said was, “I did it.”
How funny is that? The first thing out of my mouth as a Christian was completely heretical! See, all I did was stop resisting God. He did everything else. He sent Christ to the cross for my sin. Christ endured the cross for my sin. All of this so that I could be justified by having faith in Christ’s work on the cross. For the work He did, I am now saved.
Post Conversion
The past five years have been the most fulfilling years of my life. I’m a part of a wonderful church. I have great Christian friends and mentors. I’m a part of two extremely talented bands. I’ve been able to use the gifts and abilities God has given me to glorify Him. It’s become a relief to no longer live for myself, but live for someone else.
Conclusion
This Friday is Good Friday. The day Christ endured the cross for our sin. This Sunday is Easter. The day of Christ’s resurrection - the day He defeated death and sin for eternity. If you’re a Christian, I hope that you will be a part of services remembering and celebrating the glory of these two events. If you’re not a Christian, I pray that you will think about attending a service at a local church. I pray that you will give the story of Christ’s death and resurrection a chance to become real in your life. Is it time for you to stop resisting God too?