Generation Now: The Movement Continues…

By Erica Johnson

As a young Christian, there were many concepts and accounts in the Bible that I attempted to relate to. How would I act if I were in Egypt during the plagues? What would be my reaction to watching David dance out of his clothes praising God?  Would I be hesitant to drink at the wedding after Jesus turned water into wine? One account I’ve thought about often was Pentecost. How would it feel to witness multiple tongues of fire on the heads of those that I worship with? Thanks to the “Called Out, Generation Now Movement”, this past Pentecost has given followers a glimpse into a modern-day Pentecost movement and how we are all a part of it.

Streamed from the “Called Out” Facebook page and the GenerationNow2020 Instagram page, the first episode of Generation Now went live on Sunday May 31. In step with the “Called Out” Movement, it featured interviews, prayers, and musical performances that inspired viewers, both young and old, to proclaim their God-given purpose at this time, and for this generation, through manifesting the Holy Spirit.

The program opened with a historical background on Pentecost. This was followed by an interview with Dr. Paul McCuistion, a lead professor of New Testament Theology at South University.  Dr. McCuistion linked the history of Pentecost, the life of Christ, and the responsibility as a present-day Christian to live a life of ministry through the gift of the Holy Spirit.

In addition to a series of artists proclamations featuring dances and musical performances, there was a tribute to men of faith that led the past generation in spreading The Gospel. Those featured were Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Dr. Myles Munroe, Bishop Eddie Long, Pastor Billy Graham, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and R.C. Sproul.

The program continued with a power-packed sermon from Bishop Dwight Pate, founder and Senior Pastor of Church Point Ministries in Baton Rouge, LA.  The final sermonette was a re-airing of Dr. Apostle Larinda King’s purpose and vision concerning Generation Now being called out for such a time as this.  Dr. King described this time as a changing of the guard, where a new generation, generation now, was to rise to the occasion and live as God’s called out and elect.  Referencing the famous words of Dr. Myles Munroe in his vision of the runner with the baton, Dr. King encourages believers to run the race ahead, knowing that the baton has been given to the now generation.  The show ended with a powerful song from Redemption’s Call, fittingly titled, “Finish Line.”

This is definitely a must-see for those like me who have been questioning how the miracles and wonders of the Bible apply to my present-day responsibility as a Christian. Shortly after the posting of the first episode, “Generation Now,” a commercial was featured for the next episode entitled, “The Fire”, airing on both Facebook and Instagram Sunday, June 7th. The Called Movement is supplying inspiration during a time where Generation Now needs it the most.