Youth Camp
I remember my first trip to youth camp. My girlfriends and I were so excited that we were finally old enough to go to camp! There were weeks of anticipation waiting for the day to finally arrive when we would board the bus with the rest of our church youth group and head western Maryland for youth camp.
Preparing for the trip was a lesson in following directions. It wasn't just about what cute summer outfits you would wear and be sure to pack your Bible. They gave me an itemized list of what to bring. That list went right down to the deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste and hair brush! Very, very detailed. And I went over it like an inspector! Making sure I had every last thing in my bag or on my person before climbing aboard, stowing the bag, waving goodbye to my mom and dad, and squealing for joy at my first church camp. I had NO idea what it would be like but I was ready to fully engage!
There's a reason why the camp gave us a detailed list of what to pack for the week. They wanted to make sure that we were fully prepared and ready to experience all that the week of camp would bring us. The other day as I was reading Ephesians 6:10-18 (ESV) I was reminded of that prep for an experience I was headed toward but had no idea what it would be like. Verse 11 says, "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." There's a reason Paul gave instruction for each part of the armor. Every part of it is important. We're heading into this day and we have no idea what it will hold. But packing everything God told us in His Word to pack, or put on, is critically important to be prepared for what we will experience in the day ahead. Don't skimp on the preparation. He wants us ready and fully engaged!
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