August 28, 2020

OLD AGE

Wisdom of Solomon 4:7-9

But though a righteous man may die before his time,
He shall be at rest.
For old age is not honored for its length of existence,
Nor measured by its number of years;
But discernment is gray hair for mankind,
And a spotless life is the maturity of old age.

Personal Challenge

Old age is inevitable. We will all have to experience it if we are blessed with many years. No matter how much we exercise and pamper our bodies, that old age will still break us down and win out over our youthful thoughts and desires. What is more important than trying to keep our bodies youthful as long as we live? Learning wisdom and gaining discernment from our Lord Jesus Christ. Striving to live a spotless life in our Lord so that we can stand up before our fellow humans as a beacon pointing to our Lord. This is the opportunity that old age brings for each one of us. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!