Sunday, June 9, 2013

Bluesky 13: Session 1

This week, I got to be a counselor for some 7th and 8th grade boys.  The first night the campers opened up about where they were with the Lord.  Although they all came from Christian or semi-Christian backgrounds, several of them admitted that they were living in sin and acknowledged their separation from God.  Some said they knew they would go to hell if they died now.

As their counsellor, I felt that this was an awesome start to the week since it is impossible to understand the gospel without understanding our own sinfulness.  As the week progressed, we talked more about the goodness, holiness, and value of God. We even talked a bit about His wrath.  Then on Wednesday, we talked about the cross, and what it means in the context of our own treacherous actions.  The Holy Spirit truly worked through His word.

Several boys said that they understood  the gospel for the first time, and one boy accepted Christ for the first time!!!  Another boy repented from some of the sin in his life. Several prayed to be filled with the Spirit.  One of the boys told me that he finally understood the the best thing he could do with his life was glorify God for God's sake alone rather than his own sake!  The Holy Spirit revealed to him the truth of Mark 8:35.

(me and my campers from Session 1)


The week has also been neat because I have gotten a chance (during my very limited free time) to reflect and see how much I've grown in three years.  I can notice in my patience and wisdom in dealing with kids as well as my confidence in sharing the gospel.  It makes me thankful for those who have built me up and for the Holy Spirit's work in me.

This coming week I will have 4th and 5th graders mostly from the international school of Kenya. Many of them will be children of businessmen and diplomats from around the world.  Most have probably never heard the gospel.  Pray for me and for their hearts, that they me understand the love of God and that they may find life in Jesus.