Generational Perspectives (pt. 1)
The first part of our consideration yesterday was from Deuteronomy 6:4-9. That text focuses attention on the manner in which God's story is conveyed from older generations to younger generations.
Jesse led us through a reading from Psalm 136, and then he and the music team led us in singing the song 'Forever', based on that same Psalm. The Psalm is arranged in such a way as to demonstrate God's particular care for His people over many generations; beginning with the Creation work of God, continuing thru His redemptive work in the Exodus, continuing thru His provisional work during the wilderness wandering and settling of the promise land, and then on to His faithfulness during the present day experiences of the Psalmist. At each step the refrain is sounded 'His love endures forever'.
Certainly the New Testament and the history of the church continues to add to God's story. Those of the more mature generations today can add their particular experiences and those of their forefathers to the redemptive history storyline. And all of this to the benefit of those younger in their faith - His love endures forever!
We live in a day when those more mature in their faith are often tempted to 'retire' in the life of the church, thinking the younger generations have no use for their perspective. That could not be further from the truth. Your wisdom and your experience are needed. Are you willing to lend your experience to the continuation of God's story?
Jesse led us through a reading from Psalm 136, and then he and the music team led us in singing the song 'Forever', based on that same Psalm. The Psalm is arranged in such a way as to demonstrate God's particular care for His people over many generations; beginning with the Creation work of God, continuing thru His redemptive work in the Exodus, continuing thru His provisional work during the wilderness wandering and settling of the promise land, and then on to His faithfulness during the present day experiences of the Psalmist. At each step the refrain is sounded 'His love endures forever'.
Certainly the New Testament and the history of the church continues to add to God's story. Those of the more mature generations today can add their particular experiences and those of their forefathers to the redemptive history storyline. And all of this to the benefit of those younger in their faith - His love endures forever!
We live in a day when those more mature in their faith are often tempted to 'retire' in the life of the church, thinking the younger generations have no use for their perspective. That could not be further from the truth. Your wisdom and your experience are needed. Are you willing to lend your experience to the continuation of God's story?
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