Opening Reflection:
Are you believing the Gospel? It isn’t just a personal decision—it’s a generational responsibility. As D.A. Carson once observed, “One generation believes the gospel, the next assumes the gospel, and the following denies it.” Where do you stand in that cycle?
The Generational Cycle
Believing the Gospel is critical. Life tends to move in patterns, especially for men. Speaking from personal experience, here’s how I’ve seen it unfold:
- Ages 22–45: Men think they know everything.
- Ages 45–60: Men are convinced they do know everything.
- Ages 60+: Men realize they now have all the questions.
It reminds me of the priest in Rudy, who said, “I have studied the Bible my whole life and concluded there is a God; and I am not Him.” That kind of wisdom comes late for many—but it’s never too late to shift your focus.
Stay Focused on What Matters
Paul offers a lifeline of focus and clarity:
“But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
– Philippians 3:13–14 (ESV)
No matter your age or stage, there is one thing to do: press on. The prize isn’t perfection—it’s the upward call found only in Jesus.
A Prayer for Focus
Lord, help me to break any cycle of assumption or denial in my life. Keep me anchored in Your truth. Let me live in full belief, pressing toward the prize You’ve called me to. Amen.
Two Songs to Encourage You
Lauren Daigle – Turn Your Eyes
Zach Williams & Dolly Parton – There Was Jesus
Call to Action
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