Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Bottom Line
Serve One Another
Scripture
Read Acts 2:42-47
Devotion
There’s no place like home after a week of camp! Perhaps you can remember climbing into your own familiar bed as
a welcomed change from that stiff bunk mattress you endured for too many nights. Whether as a camp attendee or
counselor, crashing for a long nap always feels necessary after concluding the exhilarating, yet exhausting adventure.
It's Day 3 of Kids Camp and I’m certain you’re utterly wiped
out. And yet the reason I’m writing today’s devotional is to lovingly remind you to serve one another. To be honest, it
feels funny to be writing to you about serving, when that’s exactly what you’ve done all week long. Chances are, you’ve
had plenty of opportunities to serve through ...
- studying group guides
- memorizing names
- passing out snacks
- tying shoelaces
- settling disputes
- cleaning spills
- offering countless encouragements and kind words
Shall I go on?
But perhaps you’ve been able to catch small glimpses throughout each act of service that remind you why you chose to
be here this week. Just like the believers in Acts 2 were filled with awe as they witnessed all that God was doing, I hope
you feel fueled by the fact that you played a role in helping kids discover how they can change the world by how they
live and love like Jesus.
Before you begin Day 3, I encourage you to take a few minutes to reflect on the week you’ve had. Consider the
difference you’ve made. Point out the truths you may have learned for yourself. (These stories and lessons aren’t only
for the kids, after all!) And then ask God how He wants you to live it out from here. Sometimes our initial “yeses” are
merely a stepping stone to something so much bigger.
Thank you for all you’ve done this week. You have made a life-changing impact on the lives of kids. And you absolutely
deserve a nice, long, uninterrupted nap in your soft, comfy bed. But first, fill your canteen with any remaining ounces of
energy you have left, and forge forward for Day 3!
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for choosing us to help introduce others to you. We pray that every child at Kids Camp is inspired to BE the church. Through the years, may each child know you more and discover the unique purpose you've given them to love and serve others wherever they go. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.