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Written by Patti Lynn
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Tuesday, 11 August 2009 20:51 |
You rarely hear much good news these days, especially about today's youth. But it is out there. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) sponsored music tour, “Rock the River” is a case in point.
This youth oriented project launched along the banks of the Mississippi River near the LSU Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge and has traveled to St. Louis and the Quad Cities. The final stop is Minneapolis/Saint Paul on August 16th. According to the update I received from the BGEA, thousands of young people from all over the country have shown up....11,000 at the opening event in Baton Rouge. Entertainment included major Christian bands such as Mary Mary and Flyleaf. Lacey Mosley (Flyleaf lead singer) told the crowds of youth about her terrible past filled with drugs and suicidal thoughts and how Jesus saved her.
It is encouraging that so many young people are interested enough to show up, take part and give their time and energy to spiritual things. There is so much secularism and social/peer pressure every where competing for the minds and souls of our young people. And a project like Rock the River Tour that will change the lives of many of these young people forever is something to be lauded. It seems that many young people are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the fruits of un-Godly living. Far too many of the young can relate to the life style of Lacey Mosley. When they are made aware of anew way of life in Jesus Christ, they are responding.
There is hope after all!
My husband and I are happy to be a part of the BGEA when we hear this kind of good news. You should consider supporting their efforts.
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