Recognize the Potential
Youngsters, properly trained, are capable of courageous faith and considerable usefulness in heaven’s cause.

Perhaps we do not realize how we might influence youngsters to serve the Lord. Do we not overlook their potential all too often? Think about this case.

Hugo MeCord tells of the influence of a boy, who, some years ago was attending a gospel tent meeting in Ireland. In the audience he was seated next to Bill Tyner. During the course of the service, Tyner leaned over and asked the lad: “What does Jesus mean to you?” The boy quickly replied: “Why, he’s my everything. What does he mean to you?” Later Tyner, having been deeply moved by the incident, wrote the beautiful hymn, “He Is My Everything.”

Conclusion
Youth can accomplish magnificent things for the Master’s cause. But do we always recognize this? Are our young people merely ignored as empty-headed, silly people who are unworthy of serious responsibility?

Sadly, this may be the case sometimes. But we should not overlook this valuable resource in the Master’s cause. We must be on the lookout for them and encourage them along the way. God can use them mightily.

Come on youth, come back youth!
- WAYNE JACKSON