{"id":1404,"date":"2024-07-19T00:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T16:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovesingapore.org.sg\/?p=1404"},"modified":"2024-07-22T12:01:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T04:01:02","slug":"2024-day-19-let-your-life-give-life-to-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovesingapore.org.sg\/en\/2024-day-19-let-your-life-give-life-to-others\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 19: Let your life give life to others"},"content":{"rendered":"

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John 13:14-15<\/cite> \u201cNow that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another\u2019s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cD<\/span>o<\/span><\/i> you love young people?\u201d If you were to ask this question in church, I believe that almost everyone would tell you that they love young people. I believe that most pastors, leaders and congregations consider it important to pass on the faith to the next generation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many have also been asking: \u201cHow can we build up the next generation according to God\u2019s will?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When we talk about Winning The Youth, different churches have different approaches. But most of the time, our strategy entails delegating this responsibility to pastors or youth workers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The truth is, our Lord Jesus has already displayed the essence of discipleship to every believer. It is like a key that can open a door and help us to nurture and build up the next generation for the Lord.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The key is doing life on life.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Before the Lord Jesus prepared to go to the Cross,\u00a0 He washed the disciples\u2019 feet with His own hands. He used Himself as an example to teach them what it means to have a servant’s heart and what it means to have Christ\u2019s love.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jesus said to them: <\/span>\u201cNow that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another\u2019s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.\u201d<\/span><\/i> (John 13:14-15)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I believe that this simple act left a deep impression on the disciples\u2019 hearts. The Apostle Paul also grasped Jesus\u2019 model of discipleship, as he used his own life as an example. Paul\u2019s disciples followed his example as he followed the example of Christ.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFollow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.\u201d<\/span><\/i> (1 Corinthians 11:1)<\/span><\/p>\n

Your life has influence<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

As the saying goes: <\/span>Actions speak louder than words<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kingdom values cannot be passed down solely through words. The quality of young people\u2019s lives cannot be built solely through teaching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our next generation needs to witness the example of Christ in the lives of their loved ones and their church community. That is your life and my life.<\/b><\/p>\n

If we can do that, I believe that the next generation\u2019s understanding of the faith will not remain superficial, but will be rooted in the truth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jesus used Himself as an example to teach them what it means to have a servant’s heart and what it means to have Christ\u2019s love.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

We live in an era where it is difficult to distinguish between truth and deceit. Our next generation longs to know a faith that is both genuine and reliable. They long to see Christ\u2019s example being lived out in all communities. They long to see God\u2019s work in your life and mine. They long to see God\u2019s will be done on earth as it is in heaven.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLife on life\u201d has always been at the core of the Great Commission. Not only is this the key to evangelism, it is also the core of passing down our legacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brothers and sisters, your life has influence. Your life story can be a blessing to someone else.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The destiny of the next generation will never be disconnected from the previous generation, because God\u2019s plan is for heavenly values to be passed down from one generation to the next, from one life to another.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let us pray together:<\/span><\/p>\n

Heavenly Father, we know how much You love our next generation. Lord, give us a heart that loves the next generation. Empower us to live out the example of Christ and pass down heavenly values from one generation to the next. Help us and guide us, Lord.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

We pray all these in Jesus\u2019 name, Amen.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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