"The younger generation has a closer connection to God than I ever will."
How it sounds in your head: They grew up with worship music, youth groups, conferences. They have a purity and passion I lost or never had. God moves in THEIR gatherings. I'm just going through the motions. They have something I missed.
"Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith."
-- Hebrews 10:19-22Enemy's lie that intimacy with God is based on experience or feeling instead of blood covenant.
He sees younger believers weeping in worship while he feels numb, hears stories of revival on college campuses, watches their 'radical faith' on social media while his feels routine and tired.
With zero Bible knowledge, no baptism, no discipleship, no worship experience—just minutes before death—the thief said 'Remember me' and Jesus said 'TODAY you will be with Me in Paradise.' Instant ACCESS.
I REFUSE the lie that younger believers have access I don't. IT IS WRITTEN: I have BOLDNESS to enter the Holiest by the BLOOD of Jesus. My intimacy isn't based on my FEELINGS—it's based on HIS FINISHED WORK. IT IS WRITTEN: the veil is TORN. Nothing separates me from the Father. The thief on the cross had ZERO spiritual résumé and instant Paradise. I have FULL access RIGHT NOW, not when I 'feel' it more. The BARAK blessing includes NEARNESS to God. I draw near with FULL ASSURANCE because of His blood, not my passion.
The Father isn't comparing your worship expression to theirs—He's pulling you close because you're HIS. Your access was purchased at the cross, not earned in a feeling. The veil is torn. Come BOLDLY.