The grace of Jesus, the sacrificial gift
of salvation, the freedom to live in mercy and peace, allows us to grow in
Godly wisdom and complete joy and peace. Is it really possible? It is. Witness
it in the aged believers. Follow their gaze to things above, walk with them
beside the still waters, giving their daily burdens to the one able to carry
them, as they find contentment. Fix your eyes on the eternal. Fix your eternal
eyes on things above.
Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are
wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and
momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs
them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since
what is seen is temporary but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Our culture works to avoid
the aging process. Chairs are pushed back from the table as the subject of
death is broached. Keep it at bay! Don’t bring it up! Party ‘til you drop!
Primping hair, plunging necklines, plumping lips, and pumping iron give the
false impression of holding back the hands of time. The façade does not last.
God does not look at the
outward man. God looks at the heart. He reminds us of what is pleasing to Him.
He sees beauty in aging.
The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of
old men is their gray head. Proverbs 20:19
Rather, let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the
incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in
the sight of God. 1 Peter 3:4
The eternal perspective of our God finds
splendor in our gray hair. We are moving closer to living with Him forever. A
gentle and quiet spirit found in an older woman is beautiful. It is precious in
his sight. We witness the quiet confidence, the sweet countenance, the
authentic compassion. Let us look forward to the days and years ahead!
Jesus,
You know the number of our
days. Help us to appreciate each and every day no matter what we face. You will
walk with us, lead us through and give us strength to face each day, until we
are with You forever.
Amen
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