CAMP YES! – Junior Week
As I look out my cabin window, I see children sitting by themselves or in small groups with their counsellors, having a bit of quiet time with the Lord. “God and me” time we call it. Our desire is that children begin developing a habit of some daily time with God each and every day of their lives. Can there be anything more important than that? It is great to see them and to experience the bit of quiet that exists across the camp ground.
Today is Wednesday, the mid-point of our camp week and always a time for mixed feelings. The week is passing fast, but is it fast enough… or maybe too fast? The Lord has been gracious to us in giving us wonderful weather, a great volunteer staff, good preaching, sweet spirits and for the most part, good kids. Junior Week at camp is always a challenge. Our desire is to see God work in their hearts, that they would come to know Christ, and if already saved, would make some important decisions that will impact their lives – not only down the road, but here and now.
Our preacher this week, Pastor Shawn Beliveau, is doing a great job of communicating with these kids and we are thankful for his preparation and energetic spirit. However, it is plain that the devil is also at work, trying his best to keep God’s truth from entering into young hearts and minds. I wonder if we fully comprehend the battle ground that exists for our children. A child’s life is worth so much to the Lord. He said, Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Mark 9:37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me:
In ministry, it is easy to slip away from this truth. Yet, children are the most open of all harvest fields and a child who comes to know Christ has a lifetime – a full lifetime to live for the Lord and make a difference in a far greater way. I love camp – as tiring as it is at times. I can’t think of a better way to invest my life than in giving to minister to these precious souls for whom Christ died.
