(Dear Youth, here is a special message from Pastor Vincent Rajendra to all the youth, to remember your CREATOR - It is a MUST READ ARTICLE - YOU will All Be BLESSED - In the name of JESUS)
“REMEMBER YOUR CREATOR” IN THE DAYS OF YOUR YOUTH
“REMEMBER GOD” IN THE DAYS OF YOUR YOUTH”
Ecclesiastes 11:9; 12:1,13-14, 1Tim 4:11-14
BASIC INFORMATION:
*1. IN ECCLESIASTES WE FIND THE PERSPECTIVE OF ONE WHO SEARCHED FOR THE MEANING OF LIFE….… Solomon
The "Preacher" (Solomon) examined Wisdom, Riches, and Pleasure and gave importance to Wisdom and asked Wisdom from God
*2. To those who are young and in their youth, Solomon offered the following exhortations:
a. Rejoice in your youth - Ec 11:9
b. Remove sorrow and evil from your youth - Ec 11:10
c. Remember your Creator, Remember God in your youth - Ec 12:1
3. SEVERAL GOOD REASONS WHY WE NEED TO REMEMBER GOD:
I. YOUTH HAS NO GUARANTEE OF THE FUTURE:
A. Death is NO Respecter of Persons:
1. Death frequently strikes those who believe they are invincible
a. Different manner of Accidents……Nikhil Sharma lost his two young friends on the spot
b. Disease……Young brother died with HIV Positive, wrong sexual relationship…
c. War…..In the neighbor hood, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and many parts of the world is our eye witness
2. In the course of my youth, I saw it happen time and again
a. Terry King (17) died of liver cancer
b. Tim Heffer (15) dropped dead of a heart attack
c. Karen Shower's college roommate did not wake up one morning; her bodily functions stopped
d. Two college classmates (20) were killed in car wrecks
3. This is reality young man, young girl to Not to SCARE YOU, but to come to understand
a. No one is promised the future
b. LIFE IS TRULY JUST A VAPOR - Jm 4:14-17
Change today, Realize today and ACT TODAY
BECAUSE…………………………Who knows what is a head of us
-Many those who plan for tomorrow die today.
-Many those who want to change tomorrow have NOT seen tomorrow
-Many those who want to Repent at the Last Hour such as at the 11th hour, die at 10:30….
Just think about it seriously?????????????????????????????????????
B. THE LORD IS COMING...
1. He is coming in judgment - 2Pe 3:7,9-11; 2Th 1:7-9
2. God’s Judgment will be VERY PERFECT……Ecclesiastes 12; 1Tim 4;
Therefore, we ought to prepare for the future (which is a sign of maturity)
[Even if one is blessed to live a long life, with plenty of time to change, there is another reason to "Remember God In The Days Of Your Youth"...]
II. IN YOUTH EVIL AND WRONG BEHAVIOUR CAN BRING CURSE TO YOUR OWN FUTURE:
A. YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW...Psalms 1:1-3, Rom 13:1…., 1 Cor. 6:10-12
1. An important principle of life to remember - Gal 6:7-8
2. What GOOD OR EVIL you do when u are young can permanently affect your future-Psalms 25
3. Not just your future LIFE of earth but you can LOOSE even HEAVEN.
B. THE DANGER OF SOWING WRONG CHARACTERS IN YOUTH:
1. Sowing the seeds of REBELLION:……..Ephesians 6:1-4
a. Young people are often inclined to rebel against all forms of authority: Parents, Teachers,
Elders’ People in Authority, People in Power such as Leaders, Police, Pastors etc……..
b. Yet God has ordained that we submit to authority - Rom 13:1-2; 1Pet 2:13-14
c. Rebellion against authority has caused many young to spend years in prison
2. Sowing the seeds of LYING AND DECEIT:
a. Many young people think nothing of lying………….lying has become their character
b. Once you are caught in a lie, your credibility is shattered
c. Your word means nothing, you can no longer be trusted
d. This has very bad / adverse affects on your relationships and your employments
3. Sowing the seeds of STEALING:…..Do Not steal the Commandment of God
a. Shoplifting and other such crimes are rampant among many young people
b. If caught, others will be suspicious and you will not be given positions of fiscal responsibility
4. Sowing the seeds of FORNICATION or SEXUAL PLEASURE ….Galatians 5:18-21
a. Sex among young people is very popular in these days and common practice of the world.
b. Yet many do not consider the "High price" and Later effect of it continues in SIN, Curse,
Sickness and sad to say………even Early Death
1) Sexually transmitted diseases, such as Syphillis, AID, HIV, TB,
2) Unwanted and Untimely pregnancy (often resulted by Abortion….Murder………another
commandment of God is broken with such manner of attitude)
3) Forced Marriages, Love marriages, SIN (Sexual SIN before the marriage with the partner
often lead to Many marital Problems, Family Problems, Late Marriages, Barrenness,
Divorces and Curse like: abnormal birth of children and death of the new born
5. Sowing the seeds of DRUGS:
a. Drugs have great potential for ruining the LIVES OF THE YOUTH
b. What so bad about drugs?
1) Some are illegal, and their use violates Ro 13:1
2) Many are addictive, and their use violates 1Co 6:12
3) Others are destructive to the body, and their use violates 1Co 6:19-20
Most boys and girls, young men and women:
-Spend their first half of their lives making the second half MISERABLE.
-That is why You need to "Remember Your Creator”
-That is why You need to “Remember Your God In The Days Of Your Youth."
III. PROPER LIFE IN YOUTH CAN BLESS YOUR WONDERFUL AND HAPPY FUTURE LIFE:
A. COMPARE THE FOOLISH AND WISE CHILD...
1. The foolish child
a. Doesn't remember God in his youth
b. Won't listen to the advice of others
c. Has to learn for himself
d. Invariably makes a mess out of his life (in health, marriage, or career)
e. Spends good portion of life undoing foolish actions of youth
f. Suffers from the consequences of his actions
2. The wise child
a. Remembers God in his youth, He has ENCOUNTERED GOD
b. Follows God's advice, and that of others
c. Learns from the mistakes of others
d. Begins life with a solid foundation and good head start
e. Able to accomplish more good in life
f. Will Listen to the Elders, Parents, Authorities…Teachers, Pastors etc and God
What a difference in the quality of life there can be when one makes the right choices in young!
B. THE WISE CHILD WILL SHOW HIS WISDOM...
1. By learning to respect authority now (beginning with parents) Ep 6:1-3
2. By learning to control your body (as did Paul) - 1Co 9:27
3. By obeying the gospel - Ga 3:26-27
4. By growing spiritually, bearing the fruit of the Spirit - Ga 5:22-24
5. Thus becoming an example of the believers - 1Ti 4:12
This is what is involved in remembering God while young
CONCLUSION
I hope this Lesson Message will encourage the young person to make the right choice
But one thing is certain: GOD WILL REMEMBER US ALL…..TAKE CARE! TAKE CARE!
a. God will bring you into judgment for all that you do - Ecclesiastes 11:9
b. Fear God and keep His commandments Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
You LIVE only once on this earth.....Have an Encounter with God
This LIFE is for once only………….. Have Relationship with God
This TIME will NOT come again… …Have Fear of God in Your Youth
This day is your day so Love God, Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior be Born Again and BECOME A CHILD OF GOD.
Today, Today Join the Family of God……. Because This Time will not come again, The YOUTH does not return…. The YOUTH Does NOT return…….
MAKE A RIGHT CHOICE IN YOUR YOUTH TO REMEMBER GOD….Don’t forget
MAKE A RIGHT CHOICE IN YOUR YOUTH TO HAVE RIGHT FRIENDS……… Good Friends, Righteous Friends, Holy Friends…..
MAKE A RIGHT CHOICE IN YOUR YOUTH TO HAVE REAL BELIEVERS……
MAKE A RIGHT CHOICE IN YOUR YOUTH TO HAVE GODLY FRIENDS THOSE WHO LOVE JESUS AND WILL REMAIN FAITHFUL IN EVERYTHING
IN YOUR YOUTH REMEMBER “OUR CREATOR”
IN YOUR YOUTH REMEMBER “OUR GOD ALWAYS……..
Prayer: God bless the youth and May God bless your young sons and daughters, is my heartfelt prayers to our God in Jesus Name……….. Amen and Amen.
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