The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard (Psalm 19:1-3).
The Psalmist reminds us that where ever we may travel we will see the same sun and moon. We have recently traveled into another state and when we arrived we were able to see the same sun and the same moon that we see at home. When we look at that sun and moon they remind us of the Creator; they remind us of the Superior Being; they remind us of the one and true God.
Many youth rallies have used it as the theme for the weekend, and many preachers have preached it from the pulpit. The concept for our young people to let no one look down on them because they are young is a very sound and biblical concept. Paul said it this way “
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.” (1 Tim 4:12-16).
So why is it really that important that we stick together? The Bible is clear that “Bad company corrupts good morals” (1 Cor. 15:33), but is all company bad company? The answer is no, but God expects that Christians stay together. One of the main focuses in the youth program here is that our kids spend time together. Spend time in the study of the word of God, spend time in service to God, and spend time fellowshipping with each other. Look at a few things spending time with each other accomplishes.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour (I Peter 5:8).
The television news showed a zebra running loose in Atlanta. Do you think that caught anyone’s attention? A zebra that had escaped from the circus may amuse us, but a lion loose in the streets should frighten us. Peter describe Satan as a “lion seeking whom he may devour”.
We have all had the feeling that we ran in circles, and nothing was accomplished. How many times can you honestly say you have been worn out, but it seems nothing was done? It is only reasonable to know that if it can happen in everyday life, it can happen in our church work as well. How many visits, how many calls, how many emails, how many bible studies have you tried to set up, how many doors have you knocked, and how many encouraging cards have you sent, and the response seemed to be at best dismal?
The life of a Christian is characterized by Paul as a “race”.
David wrote “Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Ps 119:105). David also wrote that “Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You” (Ps 119:11). The word of God is known to be “living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Heb 4:12). The word of God is important, and relevant today. Look at three examples of the things Gods word can do for us even today.