Developing A Caleb Attitude

Verse of the Month

“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree:
he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
¹³ Those that be planted in the house of the Lord
shall flourish in the courts of our God.
¹⁴ They shall still bring forth fruit in old age;
they shall be fat and flourishing.”

(Psalm 92:12-15)

September 1^st – 7^th

Scripture Reading:  Job 12:12

Developing A Caleb Attitude

It’s funny how differently people view “seniors.”  Even senior citizens start to think about themselves in a changed light than when they did with kids in the house.

When I began researching this topic I posed a question on social media about empty nesting and the obvious answers were:

-        Looking forward to retiring.

-        Going to travel.

-        Selling everything and settling down in a retirement home.

-        Eating out all the time, etc.

Not one of the answers included service to the Lord.  In fact most were planning on giving up their activities in the church as well.

Does this surprise you when our society thinks of the aged as “throw-aways” and useless?  It’s time to prove them wrong and take on an attitude like Caleb.

As a seasoned individual God expects His children to still bear fruit and flourish regardless of age.

“They shall still bring forth fruit in old age;
they shall be fat and flourishing.” (Psalm 92:15)

Doesn’t Job 12:12 tell us that wisdom and understanding are found in the older generation, because they have years of experience to back up their instruction?

“Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?

If you fall in the age group of an “empty nester” you are in the perfect position for spreading your wings in doing something brand new.  After forty years in the wilderness you might have thought Caleb was due for a good long rest, but he saw the remaining years of his life as another challenge to pursue.

Think of the lessons, skills and talents you have been developing over the past years in your life.  These particulars made you the person you are today, and they are what make you valuable to God and mankind.

This week write down the things you have achieved or still want to, and press in to moving forward.  Seek the Lord and like Caleb, you will flourish in God’s courts with blessings to fulfill your next assignment. (cw)

September 1^st – 7^th Daily Bible Reading

1. Esther 1-2; Revelation 11-12

2. Esther 3-4; Revelation 13-14 

3. Esther 5-6; Revelation 15-16

4. Esther 7-8; Revelation 17-18

5. Esther 9-10; Revelation 19-20

6. Isaiah 1-2; Revelation 21-22

7. Isaiah 3-4; 1 Thessalonians 1-2 

*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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