This evening I met up with some friends - we went out to eat and then went bowling as a pre-birthday thing for one of us who has their birthday in the summer (Amazing idea btw !)
Previous to that I got to meet up with some of my super good friends from a mission trip back in 07 - It was great to see everyone and just talk and catch up a bit - we have all grown in so many ways, both through Pain and Joy... fascinating really.
Before I met up with them I explored the depths of the earth - well at least the depths of the "potato" cave here on campus - Imagine crawling on your stomach through a super tight space, in water. A bit sketchy - but pretty awesome and I highly recommend it (Note: the whole cave is NOT in water - i just got particularly stubborn and wanted to get on to as far back as possible )
Most of the morning however (so prior to my caving experience) was dedicated to SonRise - unarguable the best part of my day. As I dodged between people - both actors and fellow audience people, I got to hear and observe so many things - The innocent kids taking the Epic story of our Savior in, in a way that they likely won't forget. - The Devil, first tempting Jesus and harassing Him with various means of manipulation, interestingly mixed with truth "These Humans Don't deserve Your sacrifice - You are the King of Kings...Give up" etc. - Hearing the "Mobsters" fight, some for Jesus, and sadly Many against Him.. one particular actor made my blood boil with his fighting words, as terrible as it was, I glared him down until he finally shut his mouth :S Personally, I don't think I have enough "umph" to yell so many things that I don't believe - and make it sound convincing, not an easy job I'm Sure.
So before I started the whole adventure of experiencing that amazing weekend - I took time to Read each of the Gospels accounts. I Love reading, for me its like seeing into something that I otherwise could not fully perceive - So reading - or to me - seeing those Passionate scenes through each of their eyes as they reflected on His Sacrifice was really special. Certainly a new tradition :)
"You are God and though we would
Not have understood You
There You were
Hanging blameless on a cross
You would rather die than leave us in the dark
Every moment, every planned coincidence
Just all makes sense
With Your last breath"
- " You were there" ~ Avalon.
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