Grandpa, Tell me 'bout the God of Days - Audio

Greater Life Church

In 1986, country music duo The Judds had a hit with the song Grandpa ( Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days). It is a nostalgic country song in which the singer feels overwhelmed by the rapid changes in modern life. The phrase Good Old Days is often used to evoke an unfavorable comparison of how it is now to some idyllic remembrance of times gone by. The truth is that while things may have seemed much simpler then, there were still difficulties and struggles to endure. Our forefathers endured economic hardships, active world wars, and unsanitary conditions, and very often had to engage in arduous labor to make a living. Living through and surviving these difficult times can produce an overcomer's testimony of God's provision and faithfulness. Our elders have experience and wisdom to share. If we only listened, we might avoid the mistakes and mishaps they endured. Rather than longing for the good old days, we should focus on how God kept and blessed our elders and continues to do so today. We need to hear about the victories, even those that happen after making poor decisions. Grandpa has not always been grandpa; along the way, he made mistakes. It is essential to learn that God kept and delivered him through those difficult times. God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. If He saved and protected then, He will do it again. Our children need to hear about when Grandpa almost quit but stayed the course and how that turned out. We must not speak of God's goodness and saving grace in the past tense. Look not to the God of the good old days but to the God of all days. We must describe and show how wonderful God is so that current and future generations will see it.