For today's devotional, again we will use the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Book of Faith questions, which will also be a big part of Camp Mount Luther's GROW Time with campers this summer. First, read the passage and then discuss the four questions below. Conclude by reading the reflection and ponder the quote presented.
Reading: Nahum 1: 3 QUESTION 1: What scares, confuses, or challenges me in this text? (or for younger kids, which part of the story doesn’t make sense to me?) QUESTION 2: What delights me in this text? (or for younger kids, what is my favorite part of the story?) QUESTION 3: What stories or memories does this text stir in me? (or for younger kids, what does this story remind me of?) QUESTION 4: What is God up to in this text? (or for younger kids, what is God or Jesus doing in this story?) Reflection: It was dark in my cabin that night. The power had been out for several hours and I sat by candle light recalling the events of the evening. Shortly after supper, a severe thunderstorm, maybe even a small tornado, came ravishing through our camp. It uprooted trees, knocked our power, and caused all of us to scurry indoors. I had a near death experience that evening. Racing back towards the main camp, three trees fell around me: one in front, one on the left, and one on the right. But I was not scared. I just turned around and went another way. My life did not matter to me at that moment. I was more concerned with getting all the youngsters who were in my care to safety. So much happened that night. It was an experience I will never forget. I will never forget the sound of trees snapping in two like they were toothpicks. I will never forget running faster than I ever ran before seeking shelter. I will never forget the next day when we surveyed the damage, which looked worse in the daylight than it did the night before in the dark. Some of the campers who were there sang a song I had sung often at camp, "With Christ As My Vessel I Can Laugh at the Storm." Just like all the storms in our lives, if we believe and trust in Jesus, we can laugh in the face of danger. --Chad Hershberger, Camp Mount Luther Director Closing: Meditate on the words of the above mentioned song: With Christ as My Vessel Written by Unknown; Copyright Unknown With Christ as my vessel I can laugh at the storm, laugh at the storm, laugh at the storm. With Christ as my vessel I can laugh at the storm as we go sailing home. Sailing, sailing, home. Sailing, sailing, home. With Christ as my vessel I can laugh at the storm As we go sailing home.
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