Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
I read an article in the newspaper recently that mentioned something about an elderly man. As I scanned down through the article, I was shocked to read that the man was two years younger than I am. If he was categorized as an elderly man, what does that make me? I guess the answer is in the eyes of the beholder!
My mom used to have a rental property behind her house. A widower lived there and she always referred to him as the old man. One day I challenged her by reminding her that he was three years younger than she was. (It did not go over well!)
Sometimes I observe people who may be about 35, and wonder, at what point are they no longer considered young people? That is a tough question. In our modern age that worships youth, many hold onto a designation as a young person until it screams!
Can I let you in on a little secret? It is okay to allow yourself to mature (that’s a kind word for getting old). We need the experience and solidity that comes with experience. We find people in Scripture who were the greatest blessing in their latter years. I have come to the conclusion that age is not a determiner. We need to put our shoulder to the wheel and be more effect in serving Jesus each and every day.
Blessings, Dear Hearts, draw near to God today, trust Him completely, and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil