On my 25th birthday, Saturday 23rd August 2008 I had the greatest honor of sharing God’s word with the generation at our young adults group. The level of responses that came back after this night were humbling, yet worthy of His praise as I began to see a generation being set free from their mistakes! If you are reading this, today God has an appointment with you. Remember this: God’s purpose for your life took into account your mistakes. You might be shocked by your mistakes and “messes” in life, but God isn’t. he’s made a way for you already.
A lot of young people (and old alike) have quit on God and themselves because of things they’ve done, that were a shock to them. The bible says though that “If any man be in Christ he is a new creation, the old is gone and the new is come. If you are that person it’s time to get up and get going. God wants to reveal Himself to this generation through you and your life and your imperfections. He has invested so much in you. You owe it to this generation to allow them to see God through you. Rise up young man, rise up young lady! I listened to a song on the Saviour King DVD and it seemed to articulate some of what I am saying.
Where I could have drowned in the depths of my failings, you still made a way when you saw me through your eyes, the eyes of your grace. Indeed you are my freedom, the reason that I can sing for joy, the reason I can wake up to dance for you, to praise you and life you high.
I simply learn to bow again at your throne because you saw me at the same place of failure, and you loved me still. It cost you your very own son, yet you still made a way. Indeed you are the reason I’m kneeling again at your throne, I simply learn to bow.
I receive your faith at your word, to approach your throne of grace boldly where you have made a way for me. I live free to speak to a generation that seeks your freedom. O Lord, where would I be without you in my life.
I have a mandate to minister this grace to a generation that is bound by law. This generation needs to see themselves through His eyes of grace. With all our failures, Jesus has made a way for our freedom. There is therefore now no condemnation for those in Christ. Once you are free, you can also share this freedom. God’s purpose for your life took into account your mistakes. I look forward respond with your thoughts and comments and perhaps we could begin a grace series!
In His Grip!
