Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be firm, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:58 NASB
We are continuing to unpack our 2026 NDP Theme, and wow, what a gift that God invites us to glorify Him in all generations!
Every generation and every season of life has glory at stake.
There isn’t a certain age when ‘real life’ starts. Sure, at certain ages our choices can have bigger consequences, but the challenges we face are often different iterations of the same stumbling block. To a 15-year-old, the pressures of ‘fitting in’ at school with the ‘right’ clothes and technology, are just as real as a 35-year old feeling pressure to fit in with ‘right’ car and career status, and a 65 year-old might feel the pressure to fit in with the ‘right’ retirement plans or family expectations.
Different decades, same challenge.
We need to understand that as believers, we are all seeking Christ together; none of us have lived one another’s lives and experiences, and all we can offer on another is godly encouragement and prayer. There is no junior Holy Spirit! We press toward Christ together, in every season, situation, and circumstance, seeking to abide in Paul’s encouragement from 2 Corinthians 15:58, “Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be firm, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”
To become truly immovable in the Lord, we need to understand the areas we are tempted to believe lies and compromise our faith. Then, we need to pray WITH and FOR one another.
Just as Paul is extolling the believers in Corinth, let us, your NDP Task Force family, be your spiritual cheerleaders!
Senior saints – Be firm and immovable! It is our prayer that senior saints are the ones setting the highest standard for being the most truth-filled, Gospel-sharing, righteous, gentle, loving, wise, and compassionate, people in our churches! Never, ever, ever, buy into the cultural lie that says it’s okay hit a certain age and then ‘coast’ to the finish, or call it ‘good enough’ and quit seeking God’s heart. Your example of a full life of godliness is desperately needed by your younger brothers and sisters, and your wealth of wisdom and increased opportunity for times of prayer are a deep blessing to your congregation and community.
Saints of all the ages in between – Be firm and immoveable! Don’t forsake the Word of God and His teachings, in your relationships, families, marriages, parenting, finances, jobs… don’t buy into lies thinking taking shortcuts will make a smooth path, or that drawing back into passivity is the best way forward. The richness of seeking God and finding Him can never be overstated, and we walk in His blessings by walking in integrity, faith, and joy.
Young saints – Be firm and immoveable! The best day to start seeking God and never looking back is yesterday. The second best, is today! Don’t buy into the lies that you’ll ‘get around’ to growing in godliness, that you should ‘follow your own heart’ or ‘find yourself’ during your younger years. Friends, peers, I urge you to be found in Christ, following the Word of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Let’s reflect on how we can stir up fellow believers in other generations to continue seeking Christ.
How am I building Christ-centered community with people outside my own generation?
What am I learning from other generations?
How can I be an encouragement to other generations?
How can I invite people in my own generation to join me in growing in my Christlike love and honor for other generations?
Lord, Your glory stands from generation to generation, it is unending! I praise You for your faithfulness and the promises that have never faltered or faded away. In this NOW Generation, all who are drawing breath today on earth, I ask that Your Holy Spirit would do a mighty work to unify believers, that we would be one another’s encouragers and intercessors, that all believers would be firm and immoveable, always excelling in the work that You have set before each of us. God, reveal any lies that I have believed, and help me to replace these lies with your truth. As I seek to build Kingdom relationships outside of my own generation, give me grace and patience for the challenges and joys that different seasons of life bring, and a discerning heart to learn from fellow believers. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
Peace and blessings,
Amy Parks
Communications Director