What Sets Us Apart

Recently, my husband Jake and I enjoyed a little getaway in a nearby mountain town. While we were exploring our surroundings, we came across this awesome exhibit in front of a small church.

Needless to say, we were both blown away. It’s pretty normal to see a cross on a hill or in front of a church, especially here in the Bible Belt. Sadly, I’ve almost gotten used to seeing it. Sometimes I have to remind myself that I’m staring at an ancient Roman tool of torture, humiliation, and death - and the very thing that my beloved Savior, Jesus Christ, hung on to pay the price for my sin-sick soul.

What I am not used to seeing, however, is an empty grave like we saw on our mini-vacation! This exhibit made us stop our car, get out, and explore. 

The simple fact about Christianity is that we have something that no other religion on earth can offer: our Leader, the One we worship, adore, and follow, is ALIVE!!! 

You see, Mohammed (the founder of Islam) was born, proclaimed many things, attracted many followers, but then he died. He was buried in the ground - and he stayed there. Although many still follow Mohammed’s teachings, that’s all they're following. Mere teachings. Not a real person. 

The same goes for Buddha. And Confucius. And Joseph Smith. 

Countless “religious leaders” have taught, attracted followers, and gone to their grave, never to be seen again...all except for One.

As believers in Jesus Christ, we have something no other “religion” on earth has. We have a relationship with a real and living God. Jesus died, not because He had to, but because He chose to. His great love for mankind drove Him the cross, where He bore the sins of all and died the death of a criminal, even though he had never done anything wrong.

Death could not handle our God. After three days, Jesus rose again and was seen by over 500 people before He ascended to heaven. He sits on His throne today and is coming again for those who love Him.

I’m so thankful for a church that has taken the initiative in proclaiming to the world the very thing that sets Christianity apart. Let’s take the same initiative in our lives, world changers, and show the world that we serve, love, and worship the LIVING God.