Wednesday; March 15

I have been doing some looking into some of the differences between generations – especially as it relates to their approach to religion and spirituality. In a recent Pew study, it was stated that something very important to the latest generations is family and friends. They are less excited about working all the time and more interested in spending time with those closest to them. Over the last several years, I have heard people lament the upcoming generations and predict the demise of the church, but if what they are saying about them is true, I have to believe we could be standing on the cusp of a spiritual awakening. Folks, one of the hallmarks of Christianity is family. Not only is the Bible filled with direction on how to make our natural families better, there are countless references to believers being a part of the family of God. No, we may not be related by DNA, but we are connected by blood – the blood of Jesus Christ. Centuries before imagining a Gen-X, Millennials or Gen-Z the Apostle Paul wrote, “Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.” (II Corinthians 13:11).

Are we willing to give each other a chance to grow close to us? Are we willing to accept one another as our friends and family? When we feel the true kinship that can be found in the Lord’s church, we might be able to capture a spirit that has been missing for years – one that appeals to those who will shape the future of our world.

Think About It!

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