Church of the Good Shepherd

"1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.

"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."  -- Matthew 5:16
 
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite passages.  Unfortunately, the Christian church has been reduced to worshiping their king within the four walls of their church.  They have allowed the world to dictate that we worship and meet on Sunday mornings between 9 and 12.  I love how this verse stresses that we let our light (Jesus) shine BEFORE men.  That means we need to get outside the church walls and allow our light to shine brightly for the world to see.  
 

14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
-- 2 Chronicles 7:14
 

Every generation needs Godly examples to follow and model their lives after. Unfortunately, the youth are currently following a lukewarm generation that has failed to live a lifestyle that reflects Christ's example. In turn, the youth have no role models to look at for guidance. I think we have truly failed the next generation. It is time to fight for their generation and give them the opportunity to step up and realize that they were born to stand against the enemy. They were born to fight the spiritual battle ahead. They were born to change the world!