Verse of
the Month
The righteous shall flourish
like a palm tree,
He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
13 Those who are planted in the house of the Lord
Shall flourish in the courts of our God.
14 They shall still bear fruit in old age;
They shall be [a]fresh and [b]flourishing,
15 To declare that the Lord is upright;
He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.
He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
13 Those who are planted in the house of the Lord
Shall flourish in the courts of our God.
14 They shall still bear fruit in old age;
They shall be [a]fresh and [b]flourishing,
15 To declare that the Lord is upright;
He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.
(Psalm 92:12-15 NKJV)
September
15th
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 46:4 and Psalm 71:18
Seniors Serving the Next Generation
Recently
we were visiting with friends who were our senior. Pastor Jim was holding a conversation with
the gentleman while I chatted with his wife.
During
our time together, I asked how she was still bearing fruit for the Kingdom of
God. Knowing that it was a baited
question I listened as she gave examples of how people can serve the Lord with
passion in their golden years. Without
hesitation she delightfully gave an answer.
The
Word of God never says that Christian’s are to retire sharing the good news and
their wisdom to the younger generations.
The Lord promises that He will sustain, help, deliver and carry us
through life’s situations as we continue to minister in our "giftedness".
“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.” (Isaiah 46:4)
“Even
when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare Your
power to the next generation, Your mighty acts to all who are to come.” (Psalm 71:18)
If
you think that seniors or the elderly generation are long past their prime,
think again my friends. As a matter of
fact, if you ask a spiritual parent for advice they will gladly give it, and
the seniors that you think should be put out to pasture and graze … well, they
will explain life in a way that will lead you to victory. (cw)
Here
are a few examples of how seniors (or the elderly) can still bear fruit:
- Spend
time in prayer and fasting. (Luke 2:37 and 1 Timothy 5:5)
- Proclaim strength for the next
generation. (Psalm 71:17-18)
- Declare God’s work to the next
generation. (Psalm 78:1-8)
September 15th – 21st Daily
Bible Reading
*Also
be sure to read a Proverb a day.
Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in
one year.
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ministry of Shield of Faith Family & Youth Ministries®,Inc.
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Scripture from
the KJV/NKJV of the Bible unless noted. Scripture from: Bible
Gateway. Image
Bible, Bible
in One Year Reading Schedule, Faith Moments, Faith Moments Devotional,
Inspirational Reading, Read through the Bible in One Year, Shield of Faith
Family and Youth Ministries.
The Gift of
Age, Serving God, Empty Nest, Encouragement, Senior Citizens, Retirement,
Seniors Serving the Next Generation
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