Have you ever stood on a mountaintop at sunrise, or sat by a quiet lake under a blanket of stars, and felt something deep stir in your soul? Maybe it wasn’t just the view. Maybe it was a whisper, a reminder, that we are not alone. That this world, with all its beauty and wild wonder, was created with purpose.
At Jesus Was A Camper, we believe that the outdoors isn't just a place to explore, it's a place to encounter God. Nature is one of the clearest, most profound testimonies of His presence. It’s where creation and Creator meet. And it’s here, in the wild, that our hearts begin to understand what Psalm 19:1 means when it says:
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”
God’s Design is Everywhere
Whether you’re hiking through a forest, building a campfire, or just watching bees bounce between flowers, you’ll see it, the unmistakable fingerprints of design. From the intricate structure of a leaf to the way stars form constellations across the night sky, creation speaks with intentionality.
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen…”
— Romans 1:20
This verse reminds us: nature isn’t random. It’s a living, breathing sermon.
Power in Every Thunderstorm
Storms remind us of God's might. Oceans roar, lightning flashes, and we’re reminded that we are small, but never forgotten. Even the untamable parts of creation reflect His authority.
“He made the earth by His power; He founded the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.”
— Jeremiah 10:12
There’s comfort in knowing that the same God who controls the seas also walks with us in the quiet moments of life.
Beauty That Points Beyond Itself
Why does nature have to be beautiful? Why do sunsets leave us speechless, and why do flowers bloom in places no one will ever see? Maybe it's because beauty has a purpose, to lead us back to the Creator.
“Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”
— Luke 12:27
God could have made a gray world. Instead, He made one that sings in color.
We Were Made for This
We were created not just to observe nature, but to live in rhythm with it. When Jesus went to pray, He often went into the wilderness. Why? Because the wild brings clarity. Solitude. Truth.
“What is man that You are mindful of him... Yet You have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings…”
— Psalm 8:4–5
Camping, hiking, and exploring the outdoors aren’t just pastimes, they’re spiritual practices. They’re ways to connect with our Maker.
Let’s Wander with Purpose
At Jesus Was A Camper, we create Christ-centered outdoor resources for families, educators, and faith-filled adventurers. And we are just getting started! Our children's books and gear are designed to help you rediscover the wonder of creation and the Creator behind it.
So next time you pitch a tent or gaze at a sky full of stars, take a moment to be still. To listen. Because out there, in the quiet, you just might hear the heavens declare.
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
— Psalm 46:10
