Summer is only a few days away! That is both extremely exciting and scary all at the same time! Every year around this time I get stressed about staffing, campers, and program details that are not yet solidified. I get worried about what chapels will look like and what skill classes will look like and how everything will come together. I try my best to stay on top of all the details and all that goes into making summer camp fun and exciting. It can be easy for me to lose focus on the most important thing about camp: introducing kids to Jesus.
What stood out to me: Verse 15 says, "For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation."
Why does this stand out to me: This simple verse stands out to me because Paul is focusing his message on the cross and about changed lives. Paul is not concerned with physical requirements, but spiritual. Being a follower of Jesus does not require physical changes. Being a follower of Jesus requires being a new creation, in the spiritual sense.
How does this apply in my life: As summer approaches, my main concern should be the gospel and how to teach it this summer so campers will be able to understand the message of the cross. It is very easy for me to allow for that reason to get clouded with the bells and whistles to make camp hip and new. My desire is for camp to be a fun place where kids can hang out and have a great time. But above that, my main purpose in being at camp is to introduce kids to Jesus in an environment free from distractions where they can be transformed, and made new. This becomes more difficult every year because the distractions only increase and draw more attention away from the important things in life.
And with this post, we end our brief study of Galatians. I hope this has been challenging for you! It has been for me for sure. I am excited that we start a new book tomorrow. I will be reading Ephesians 1:1-14. Can't wait!
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