I remember right around the year 2000 I think it was Pepsi was doing these commercials and in these commercials it talked about Generation X. It was the slogan they were using to mark our or my generation of kids. The idea is that were the future and the generation and that it was no in our hands to move things forward. The truth is our generation is a blessed generation, because of our parents generation and how they grew up most of our parents made sure we could live an easier life. That was a great thing and still is, its just that our generation got use to being spoiled and that easy that we didnt get some things that maybe could've gone a long way for us in the long run. Our parents didnt fail us as a matter of fact they slaved for us (most of us anyway) they just didnt want that strict doctrine that forced them to serve God they still taught us Jesus was the only they werent as hard on us as their parents were on them. They didnt give room for anything else but they didnt force us either. Unfortunately the world grew to embrace Jesus less and less so that our generation began to seek out new replacements for God and the knowledge of the bible grew less, the desire for God grew even lesser. Eventually habitual lawlessnes took its place, a desire to be "free" became the new motto of this age, and church if attended at all was a favor to God instead of an oppurtunity for growth for us. Eventually, the bible just wasent enough and the thirst for something "new" came into place so the discovery of different versions of the gospel or turning to an all new religion became the next move. As the world became more and more distant and resistant to Jesus so did this generation. A generation where the children were taught that sex was ok so that young men and young women were virtually using each other up play toys and throwing each other away like old clothes you never wear any more. Wasteful with each other's hearts and a general disconcern with the risk we were putting each other in. Marriage was least desired and monogomy (even if married) was "tiresome and boring". Perversion over conversion was the mindset and the this generation is having it pumped into them a mile a minute via devices that were to be used for positive purposes, thus the creation of Generation XXX.
This generation actually is no different than any other generation, as a matter of fact it's just the same, the difference is its no longer masked as it used to be. If David (in the bible) was commiting acts of adultry, Moses committing murder, or Noah being a drunk then there is nothing new under the sun. The deal is "back in the day" people hid it better but the same the hearts haven't been changed so the sin is still the same. The crazy part of this is that now we live in such a world that embraces sin all the more that now more than ever its hard to get this generation to turn from it but this is no surprise Paul warns of this in 2 Timothy 3:2 where he wrote "People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy" The change that our generation could make and actually is being called to make is to live for God anyway. During a great conversation with my brother he said something profound "our generation suffers from being the most biblically illterate generation" that seems offensive but its truth. The knowledge of the bible is severely lacking and it is that knowledge that empowers us to grow closer to God. Often times its heard said that "I am still young and I just want to enjoy my youth, God know's my heart" My brother again said it like this "That is a stupid position and arrogant position". I know that sounds rude but it's an excuse to continue you like you were before. I'm not saying I am perfect because God knows I am far from it but knowing you can do better and choosing not too is foolish. The reality is our generation no longer are kids we are the one's having children, starting families, and we are expecting raise to another generation of children that equally have no knowledge of the true and living God. Demonstrating to them that its ok to live as free as you want or live anyway you want in a pursuit to "enjoy themselves". God's ultimate plan for us is Sanctification. 1 Thessalonians 4:3 "For this is the will of God, your sanctification;" That word sanctification simply means to be set aside for use or special purpose, the process of becoming holy like God. We are on this earth for that purpose and that purpose only, that is Goal number one. All of our goals like careers, and marriage, and family are things that through the scope of sanctification to God we do. That means its all from his perspective first. This is not to bash or push anyone out it's to help you and me out, most of us will be parents one day and we need to have the tools needed in order to teach our children to be followers after Christ. The message or gospel of Jesus Christ was sent to bring good news of salvation and forgivness of sins. The idea is that we are made right through Christ through grace. We are still young but are held responsible for every action that we make, and while striving to be young and wild hell is still burning. I'm not saying you can't have a social life but the real question is when this is all over do you know where your going? That conversation is scary but this world is not the final resting place, we are here to do one thing work for God we labor for him. The reward for the diligent and true believers of Christ is rest in heaven. I'm not saying will cease as a matter of fact the more that turn to God the worser the times will get. It's not Generation X its Generation NEXT. WE are up to bat and I'm sorry I want to spirtually equipped to lead a wife and father Children. The reality is this will be offensive to someone who is in opposition to this, to those who want after God this will be the message to encourage you to fight for Christ. If your not saved this could be the message to lead towards steps to salvation. We are not the lost generation, God has big plans for us, we have to run after those plans and live boldly for God.
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