The second weekend of December we had a group come up from South MS. We ended up with around 13 kids which is right about the perfect size group. We love having the bigger groups but life is definitely more hectic with a lot of people at camp.
A couple of the kids got deer and one gave his heart to Christ. I was hoping to talk today about the two deer that were taken. You see one of the kids has been up for several years in a row and hasn’t had the chance at a deer. He has seen deer, but the opportunity to harvest a deer just hasn’t been in the cards for him. The other deer that was taken was by one of our camp kids. She has her heart set on a big buck. She has passed several deer for the last two years waiting on the exact deer that she wants to get. The does have been safe with her, as she watches them weekend after weekend. And that’s what I want to talk about. The Bible talks about waiting in several places. Most importantly in Isaiah 40:31 it says But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
You see when we know God has a plan and a purpose, it helps us wait. He gives us strength and patience to withstand all that we are going through. Just like those kids waited until the time was right, we have to patiently wait on the Lord to see where He is leading and guiding us.
Today I want to tell you that you are not alone in the waiting. He has a purpose and a plan, even in the waiting.
24“The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6: 24-26
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Love in Christ,
Briar Ridge
