"Even in old age they will be vigorous, still full of sap, still bearing fruit, proclaiming that ADONAI is upright, my Rock, in whom there is no wrong." --Psalm 92:15-16
Some mornings (and evenings) it's harder to believe this. Some days I find myself falling over backwards when I sit on the floor to put my shoes on. What happened to all that core strength? Or when I drag myself to bed at 8:30 'to read' and fall asleep after one page. Sixties are the new forties, right?
In this case, God does not want me to 'go with the flow'...to just give in to the 'I'm getting old' syndrome....to constantly describe myself as tired or forgetful or confused or befuddled. In ADONAI I am strong; I am quick of mind, energetic, and full of life (sap?). I am a cedar of Lebanon in Him. I have the strength of my youth; or, better yet, His. I am bearing fruit every day, as I proclaim His Truth, His Goodness, His Faithfulness. His Life blood runs deep in the marrow of my bones.
Friends of my ilk, let us not settle for our recliners [well, except when it's our 'prayer chair']. Let us rather fight the good fight, claiming His vigor of body and soundness of mind every single day. Let us work to take care of His temple so that He can do all He desires through us. Let us speak forth who we are in Him, rather than consigning ourselves to the sidelines, where the Enemy wishes us to remain.
