Victory in Jesus

"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57

This morning I sit quietly at my desk, my heart so full from what I have experienced this  past week. For 5 days I have been surrounded by excited children and teenagers who were participating in Victory Sports Camp in St. George. I have to admit, I absolutely loved our bright shirts this week. As I looked out at our bright orange and red "fire" shirts, I couldn't help but think of the light who is Jesus Christ driving out the darkness of sin. John 1:5 says, "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."

Each morning Coach P went over the colors to present Jesus Christ and salvation to the campers. As we dismissed to the separate sports, I loved hearing the excitement in children's voices and seeing the many smiling faces. Mid morning, my heart would swell as I looked out at all the children gathered in circles around their leaders as they had devotions.

My mornings were busy applying band-aids and ice packs. and sometimes just talking and spending time with a child who needed to rest and cool down. I loved every minute of it and was so thankful for no major injuries and God's protection of the campers and leaders.

In the afternoons I was so blessed to be able to help in a new station called GROW. This station gave the children the tools that they need to further grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. It was such a blessing to hear the children pray with their leaders, help them learn to find passages of Scripture in their new Bibles so they could read it on their own, and hear the leaders share their testimonies with the children as they gave examples of being a witness.

God moved this week. He was present and working in many lives. Seeds were planted, and I am encouraged by God's promise in Philippines 1:6- "And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."

Not only did God work in campers lives, He worked in leaders lives, and He worked in my families lives. I loved when one of the leaders told the children in his group that when God works in their lives and changes them, it also changes the lives of the leaders. It was amazing to see God at work this week- meeting specific needs for my family, actively working in campers and leaders lives, bringing children and teenagers unto Himself, and bringing a community together through the love of Jesus Christ.

My God is an awesome God. My God is Light. My God is Mighty to Save. My God is a Holy God full of Love and Grace. I pray that you know my God. To Him be the Glory!