When you read the word aftermath, what image comes to mind? Maybe you picture a city in ruins, with splintered skyscrapers against a dark, gloomy sky. Or is it a bomb-scarred wasteland, with no signs of life? The word aftermath is often associated with disaster, but it does not have to be. One definition of aftermath is "a phenomenon which follows and is caused by a previous phenomenon".
As followers of Jesus, each of our lives is a phenomenon which follows and is caused by a previous phenomenon. God has used His people to influence and encourage us through the example they provided in the way they lived their lives. It is a process that has been going on for thousands of years, a process Paul encouraged Timothy to pursue as he served God's people:
"And don’t let anyone put you down because you’re young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity." I Timothy 4:12, The Message
"Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe." I Timothy 4:12, NASB
We will challenge young people to set an example. We will give students frequent opportunities to encounter the life-transforming truth that in the life, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, there is new life for us! It is our hope that many young people will hear it, love it, live it, and share it! This is the aftermath we are seeking. We want to see what it looks like when a generation of young people embrace the call to live their lives as an example! Please pray with us as we look forward to the aftermath of God's work in His people.
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