We tell them stories of David slaying his Giant, of Moses leading the children out of Egypt, of Samson, Gideon, Jericho, Mt Carmel, The feeding of the 5000, The resurrection, deliverance from jail, and the triumphal return of the King; the destruction of His enemies. Then having heightened their senses and hopes, after we’ve delivered such grandeur, we offer them a mere shadow of existence in this life, living as beggars, and slaves; the sounds of their own “spirituals” rising from fields of their slavery. Enslaved to forms of Godliness with no power.
It’s no wonder our students are leaving the body in droves. No wonder God, His body or mission gets little more than a cursory glance.
My God (Yes I’m invoking His help!)! As His messenger, remove the veil. Hand up to them the very “mission” of the King, filled with the passion of love, war, rescue and redemption. Give to them a life of noble purpose. Help them by intimate knowledge of He, His word, and themselves, define their calling. Don’t hide the difficulty, but don’t you dare obscure the joy of the journey, victory and prize!
“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
John 10:10
Offer them Life now! They don’t have to wait for eternity!
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