Sighted

“I see God in everything…”

At every GCAMP-out, I have always been struck by an event that compels me to write, with the exception last year (due to my laziness).

This year, after the 9^th National GCAMP-out with the theme, “Walking Worthy of Our Calling”, I reminisced and searched for an inspiration for my write-up. After a moment of free thinking, I finally realized this time was something different, something I did not see coming. This time I did not see God’s greatness on top of a mountain, or while lake canoeing, or during a midnight bonfire.

I rerun the happenings in my mind, and I am taken aback by the people behind the success of the GCAMP-out.

I see the generous hearts of the people who gave for the Lord and His work.

I see the laborious hands of the servants of the Lord – toiling, sacrificing, always on the go for what needs to be done, anticipating, working together, lending a hand, and mustering the time and strength to work and take care of things. No questions asked, no complaints, only genuine efforts rendered.

I see the dedication in the eyes of the preachers and I see their propelling passion: taking time to prepare themselves, surrendering to what God wanted them to deliver, seeking to share everything they could to inspire and bring people closer to God, leading the worship and meditation, and speaking God’s words into life.

I see the excitement and relentless participation of the delegates, the eagerness to listen to the meditation, the honest efforts in obeying the rules, respect given, the camaraderie shared, and the laughter so contagious. How different is it to be in fellowship with fellow believers? No inhibitions, no injustices, no discriminations, mutual goals.

I see the vision of the leaders, without which, the people perish. By their vision, wonderful fruits were brought forth.

I see how the founders and pillars willingly surrendered to God and His ministry.

I see what every GCAMP chapter has gone through along the years, to keep the fire burning.

I see the commitment and devotion of every GCAMPer who instilled the ministry in their hearts.

And with these, I see God in everything. I see His greatness and what He is capable in shaping one’s life, I see His wondrous love, I see His endless grace and mercy, I see His benevolent hands, and a lot more of Him.

Thus, overwhelming gratitude fills my heart and shows in my face. Blessed beyond measure to have witnessed such.

And I snapped out of my reverie… Having been reconciled and given the ministry, are we really bringing the message of reconciliation? Are we walking worthy of our calling as ambassadors of Christ? Or are we swayed by the ways of the world? The life we have, the talents we have been given, the numbered time we are blessed with each day --- is God glorified? Think on these things.