“Even in old age (the godly) will still produce fruit and be vital and green” (Psalm 92:14 TLB).
Recently, I read a thought provoking quotation by Theodore Roosevelt:
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
The quote seemed to say to me,
“Don’t be looking at what the other folks are doing. Just look to Me. I have something for you to do today.”
Getting older and experiencing all the various stages of “body rot” sometimes causes us to wonder if we can still be fruitful. Try as we may, we will never fully stop the inevitable - getting old and frail - unless the Lord takes us home suddenly. We can exercise, get cosmetic surgery, take vitamins galore, but that won’t delay the guarantee that our life on earth will come to an end. God has chosen the day and time He will take us home.
Meanwhile, God has things for us to do:
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We can worship Him and pray for our family, believers and unbelievers, leaders and friends.
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We can tell someone every week what Christ is doing for us, about an answered prayer or a special promise or encouragement He gave to you. If you told one person every week about Jesus, you would have shared the gospel with 52 people in one year. You could do that by letter, by email or in conversations.
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We can encourage someone each day - we can brighten someone’s day. No one has ever had too much encouragement.
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We can smile. It is so much nicer to be friendly than grumpy.
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We can serve. My husband’s Aunt Norma is 86 and still does mending for people who aren’t able to do it themselves.
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We can give. The temptation to hoard the resources God has given us is always there but God wants us to give liberally.
I encourage you to ask God what He would like you to do for Him today and tomorrow. He will answer you. Be on the alert for opportunities.
Father, thank You that You have something for us to do and to share - even in old age. Cause us to keep looking for opportunities to serve You and others. Amen.
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