Day 165
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| Elderly King David |
Scripture
Observation
The six psalms you will read today provide ample reason to "take time to praise." God is big enough to rule the affairs of nations (67) and ride on the clouds of heaven (68), yet small enough to tend to the hurts of his people (69-71). Truly he is worthy of your worship and adoration as King over creation (72).
Application
Aging is a paradox. For the first twenty years you can't grow up fast enough. During the next twenty you're appalled at how time flies. And for the last twenty or thirty or even forty, time stands still.
Though few would agree with the adage that "Life begins at sixty-five," It is certainly true that life continues at sixty-five and seventy, and for some in the family of God, eighty or more. But what is God's purpose for those crowning years? In the face of dwindling physical stamina, where can the "senior saint" turn for strength and security?
Psalm 71 shows that for every need experienced by the elderly, God richly supplies. Security? "You have issued the order to save me" (71:3). Hope? "You alone are my hope; I've trusted you from childhood" (71:5). Stamina? "I walk in the strength of the Lord God" (71:16). Encouragement? "You will give me greater honor than before, and turn again and comfort me" (71:21). Purpose for living? "Now that I am old and gray, don't forsake me. Give me time to tell this new generation (and their children too) about all your might miracles" (71:18).
Read Psalm 71 twice thoughtfully. Then give an encouraging word to the senior citizens you know, sharing God's love for them.
Though few would agree with the adage that "Life begins at sixty-five," It is certainly true that life continues at sixty-five and seventy, and for some in the family of God, eighty or more. But what is God's purpose for those crowning years? In the face of dwindling physical stamina, where can the "senior saint" turn for strength and security?
Psalm 71 shows that for every need experienced by the elderly, God richly supplies. Security? "You have issued the order to save me" (71:3). Hope? "You alone are my hope; I've trusted you from childhood" (71:5). Stamina? "I walk in the strength of the Lord God" (71:16). Encouragement? "You will give me greater honor than before, and turn again and comfort me" (71:21). Purpose for living? "Now that I am old and gray, don't forsake me. Give me time to tell this new generation (and their children too) about all your might miracles" (71:18).
Read Psalm 71 twice thoughtfully. Then give an encouraging word to the senior citizens you know, sharing God's love for them.
Prayer
Dear Lord God, thank you that our prayers secure blessings and make people better because they reach your ears. We also praise you with our songs, telling of your faithfulness to all your promises and for redeeming us. In Jesus name! Amen!
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| God is Praiseworthy! |
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