RPG Adults
MESSAGE TO THE YOUTHS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
1 John 2:12-14
Ecclesiastes 12:1
“Remember now thy Creator
in the days of thy youth …”
MESSAGE TO THE YOUTHS
The Apostle John then turned his attention to the youths as there were young people in the audience that he was addressing. They were believers who had given their lives to the Lord Jesus Christ. John addressed them and mentioned their worth. He said that they had overcome the wicked one. In the second mention, he said they were strong and the Word of God abided in them. He repeated that they had overcome the wicked one. This victory attributed to them shows that they were church members who were strong in the faith.
Overcoming the wicked one means they had been saved from a life of sin, and had turned to a life of righteousness in Jesus Christ. This description sets them apart from unbelieving youths. When the Apostle said that they were strong, it was partly because they had the energy. Young people are more mature than children and they are able to make decisions and to act upon them. When they are guided rightly they will be able to accomplish much good for the cause of the gospel.
Like the Apostle John, Solomon also wrote to the young people calling upon them to remember their Creator. In the book of Proverbs, Solomon spent a greater part of it addressing youths. The reason for every call is to warn them not to misuse what God has given to them. Those who are still of the world are under the control of the wicked one. This makes them the cause of much wickedness in the world. But these young people equally need salvation.
THOUGHT: Christ is a Refuge for every young person.
PRAYER: Lord, save our youths from the power of the wicked one.