Dear Mulligan Society,
Let me introduce you to FCA's 2011 Camp Theme...
"Therefore let all the house of Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah!" -Acts 2:36
There are moments in every game that determine the outcome. These plays are known as gamechangers. Sometimes these plays are made by individuals or by an entire team pulling together to turn a game around in one play. Regardless, gamechangers always transform the entire momentum of the game.
Every Christian has his or her own spiritual gamechanging moments, just as the Bible contains many gamechanging moments that resulted in outstanding victories for God. As we study the gamechanging moments in Acts, chapter 2, we find that every fully devoted follower of Christ has made at least four gamechanging plays that have transformed the outcome of their spiritual journey. Each of these life-changing moments is rooted in relationships. We'll discover and unpack these four key relationships during our time together at camp this summer. Join me in praying that each camper would make a play for Jesus this summer and remember their time at camp as a key GAMECHANGER in their lives.
Daily Themes:
Day 1: Gamechanging Play: Relationship with Christ (Acts 2:36-38)
Accepting Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord is the ultimate gamechanging play in every person's life! When Jesus becomes Lord, it determines not only the outcome of our life here on earth, but also our eternal life. Where do you stand in your relationship with Christ? Is He just someone you've heard about, or is He someone you have placed your faith in as your Savior? The moment you make a commitment to Jesus Christ is the ultimate gamechanging play!
Day 2: Gamechanging Stance: Relationship with Yourself (Acts 2:41-43)
Every athlete and coach knows that if you don't utilize a solid athletic stance, you will always be unstable and out of position to make a play. It is critical in every sport to be balanced and ready during the entire course of the competition. It is the same in our spiritual lives. We must understand who God is and who we are. He is Holy, the Creator of the Universe. He is God. When we understand who He really is and who we really are, we will bow down before Him in reverance and serve Him with all of our hearts. The result is a gamechanging stance before God.
Day 3: Gamechanging Team: Relationship with Christians (Acts 2:44)
Every professional team is made up of players who were chosen by the organization to compete for championships. If the organization drafts poorly, the team is destined to fail. If the team drafts wisely, they can set themselves on a course of championships for years to come. Every Christian must come to a point when they make a commitment to "draft" championship players to be on their team. This decision to surround yourself with other committed Christians as your close friends is a gamechanger. Their support, encouragement and accountability are key turning points for every Christian. Do you have a gamechanging team around you?
Day 4: Gamechanging Goal: Relationship with the World (Acts 2:46-47)
All athletes, coaches and teams have performance goals in their sport. These goals help define habits, attitudes and beliefs. Goals provide a clear vision of where the athlete, coach or team wants to go. What is the goal of a Christian when it comes to his or her relationship with a world that needs to know Christ? The very moment a Christian decides to engage the world for Jesus Christ is a gamechanger for their life. This goal changes ones' habits, attitudes and beliefs. Our lives must reflect Jesus Christ in words and actions to those in our families, teams, schools and communities. That is the ultimate gamechanging goal.
