Too Old to Serve the Lord?...Never!

"The long, dull, monotonous years of middle-aged prosperity or middle-aged adversity are excellent campaigning weather for the devil."  - C.S. Lewis

With my children now grown, I find myself slowly phasing into a new stage life. Those like myself who have reached the mid-point of life, or beyond, may suddenly realize the quick passage of time and the brevity of what is left.

For many mature Christians, there are now different things to consider that perhaps had previously not even occurred to them. For instance, there are things such as health issues, aging parents, and deaths that may now weigh heavy on one's mind.

I'm not trying to worry or depress any of my fellow, seasoned Christian brothers and sisters, here. I sincerely apologize if I have. Instead, I hope to assure, and maybe inspire you that we all still have many good miles left in God's service.

Scripture has many shining examples of faithful men and women who, although not young in years, proved to be more than capable of fulfilling their earthly missions as directed by the LORD. Allow me to point out a few of these for you.

Abram was 75 years old commanded by the LORD to leave his native land, his countrymen, and his father's house, and into the land he would show him (Genesis 12:1-9). Moses was 80 and Aaron was 83 when they spoke to the Pharaoh, as per their directions from God (Exodus 7:7).

Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt (Genesis 41:46). The prophetess Anna whose powerful encounter with Joseph, Mary, and Jesus was believed to be 105 years of age (Luke 2:36-38).

In the Book of Ruth there is Naomi, the widowed mother-in-law of Ruth who despite losing her husband and both sons, demonstrated her shrewdness, powerful strength, and belief in the LORD in procuring the future of her remaining family.

It's quite evident that age is not a deal-breaker when it comes to the LORD. There is no such thing as a saint who is too old to be useful and productive in His work. Rise up! For "the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few" (Matthew 9:37; Luke 2:10).

Scripture: Job 12:12; 2 Corinthians 4:16; Psalm 92:12-14; Psalm 73:26; Philippians 1:6

Prayer: O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come, amen  - Psalm 71:17-18 (ESV)

In Christ, 

Kathy