Come and Sit By My Side, If You Love Me!

Apollos was new on the scene--young to the ministry--a Jew.  He spoke eloquently, accurately, and was very fervent in spirit (full of burning zeal).  However, he only had knowledge of John the Baptist's work--not Jesus'.  Therefore, Aquila and Priscilla (an older couple in the newly-formed Christian church)--when they had heard him speak so boldly in the synagogue--took him aside to explain the way of God more accurately.  They recognized that Apollos was called to preach....and Apollos realized he didn't know-it-all!  He respected his elders...he listened to their counsel and teaching....and he was wise to accept their help.

Our culture in America today (including many churches)  does not value the wisdom of the older generation.  Companies disgard employees when they reach about 50 yrs. of age; many teens don't respect their parents, and grandparents are used just for babysitting. The older population moves more slowly (and is more patient), which frustrates the young; whereas the young have the enthusiasm and energy (willing to try new things) that the older folks should appreciate.  We need BOTH in The Body of Christ, and in the world today!

In Titus Chapter II it states that the older women are to teach the younger women and that the older men are to teach the younger men.  And I don't see where that was ever changed in Scripture.  I believe that primarily refers to godly character, godly principles, etc.  I am trying to learn from my son and other young folks how to use the computer and my cellphone.  I'm not ready for the I-pad or such.  But I am rather skilled in interpreting the Scriptures!  We could learn MUCH from one another.

Families are failing, traditional marriages are disappearing and "alternative lifestyles" are rapidly appearing.   Soccer games and golf on Sundays are replacing Sunday School (nowadays called "Children's Church") and church.  Entertainment is the only way some will be enticed to attend church.  Church music is often  mixed with rock-band mentality...the louder the better...rather than entering into respectful worship unto the Lord.

God cries out, "BE STILL and know that I am God."  I speak to you in a quiet voice, but you are so busy and so noisy that you can't hear Me!  Come to the waters....sit by My side....and I will give you rest for your SOULS!  Today is Sunday.  This is a day of REST!  Will you leave the cares and things of the world behind for just a little while?  I'm CALLING you to come and sit by My side!