Plead God's Promises for This Generation
David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of parental responsibility and the power of God's promises in shaping the lives of America's children.
David Wilkerson emphasizes the dire state of America's youth, highlighting the moral collapse attributed to various societal influences, but ultimately placing the responsibility on parents. He calls for parents to seek wisdom and discernment in raising their children amidst pervasive negative influences. Wilkerson encourages parents to plead God's promises for their children, particularly emphasizing the covenant promise from Isaiah 44:2-4, which assures God's blessings and spirit upon their offspring. He stresses the importance of prayer and immersion in God's Word as essential tools for guardianship over their homes. The sermon serves as a rallying cry for parents to take an active role in the spiritual well-being of their children.
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America's children today are a lost generation. No generation in history has been so plagued by sex, drugs, alcohol, greed and murder at such a young age. Who is to blame for this?
Our educational system has become vile and perverted as teachers are introducing students to atheism, evolution, perversion, permissive sexual attitudes and anti-religious bigotry. A teacher cannot place a Bible on his desk -- but he can display literature on subjects ranging from communism to pornography.
I am convinced our entire society is experiencing a moral collapse. Many parents, including Christians, blame this on schools, the government, the media, the church and their children's peers. All these forces play a part in the disintegration of our youth, but neither schools, culture, media, evil music or backslidden churches alone are causing all this ruin. The truth is, the responsibility for this generation of youth rests primarily with the parents. The home is where most seeds of rebellion and wickedness are being sown.
I sincerely believe that parents need more wisdom and discernment now than at any time in history. Satan has many more wicked inventions and subtle disguises to use against God's people and only through daily, diligent prayer and immersion in God's Word will we have power against him as guardians over our homes.
Take special note of this covenant promise for your children: "Thus says the Lord who made you and formed you from the womb, who will help you: 'Fear not, O Jacob My servant' and you, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring; they will spring up among the grass like willows by the watercourses'" (Isaiah 44:2-4).
Parents, plead God's promises over your children; claim them as yours and hold them up to the Lord in intercession. Then bathe your family in prayer -- and watch the enemy flee.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Plight of America's Children
- A. A lost generation plagued by sex, drugs, and violence
- B. The home is where most seeds of rebellion and wickedness are sown
- II. The Failure of Our Educational System
- A. Introducing students to atheism, evolution, and perversion
- B. A teacher cannot place a Bible on his desk, but can display literature on communism and pornography
- III. The Responsibility of Parents
- A. The home is where most seeds of rebellion and wickedness are being sown
- B. Parents need more wisdom and discernment now than at any time in history
- IV. The Power of God's Promises
- A. God's covenant promise for children: Isaiah 44:2-4
- B. Plead God's promises over your children and claim them as yours
Key Quotes
“The home is where most seeds of rebellion and wickedness are being sown.” — David Wilkerson
“Parents need more wisdom and discernment now than at any time in history.” — David Wilkerson
“Plead God's promises over your children; claim them as yours and hold them up to the Lord in intercession.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Parents must take responsibility for their children's spiritual well-being and plead God's promises over them.
- Daily, diligent prayer and immersion in God's Word are essential for gaining wisdom and discernment in these challenging times.
- Claiming God's covenant promise for children (Isaiah 44:2-4) can bring blessing and protection over their lives.