Where is our GOD?

Blow the trumpet in Zion, consecrate a fast, call a sacred assembly;Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children and nursing babies . . . Why should they say among the peoples, "Where is their God?"(Joel 2:15-17)

The closer we get to the coming of Christ, the more penitent we should be. It was so in the days of the prophet Joel and it is so today. I was reading about the Church's dwindling influence upon our youth today and one common theme arose: as we divide our kids up into age-appropriate groups and even allow the youth to teach peer-to-peer many times, we have actually driven them away. Proverbs 13:20 explains to us that in the companion of fools one will suffer harm. Without wisdom, our youth will stumble. They remain spiritual adolescents into adulthood. The Bible is clear in the Old Testament as to the value of family worship, father-led devotions and teachings (Deuteronomy 6:6-9), and united worship of the entire Body. Children, teens, and young adults need to witness the worship of mature believers to understand it. Simply telling them through entertainment driven sessions is not getting it done! Do they see a genuine relationship with our Lord and Savior in and through you and me? Their is a burden in my heart for this generation of souls who desperately need a close encounter with the Lord. Even our congregations are losing touch, striving to entertain as opposed to teach, disciple, and worship. It is even obvious to a watching world.

Where is our God?