Tuesday, October 24, 2017

...Even To Your Old Age...

Isaiah 46:4
...even to your old age I am He, and even to gray hairs will I carry you. I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you...

Recently, over a period of about a week or so, I had an opportunity to spend time with some of the most beautiful people on the earth, the elders of the church, men and women who have earned the right to wear a crown of silver, gray, gold, and white... Those who have taught us how to pray, what it means to be both modest and moderate yet still beautiful, and most importantly, what it means to be holy…

(Memories Are Valuable)
It is important that we all take time to speak to, visit with, and learn from those who have gone before us, those who have blazed the trails by which we traverse these roads of life today. Hearing the stories of old is truly a treat; however, more than that, the testimonies and experiences of other believers, especially those with the “gray hair,” can help us overcome the many obstacles that come at us in our lives. As we know, the Word of God tells us in the book of Revelations chapter twelve, verse 11, that the accuser is overcome, by the blood of the lamb, and the word of their testimony; therefore, it is only logical that we, as believers, should wish to spend at least some small amount of time with those who have the wisdom and knowledge to guide us through this life of troubles, snares, strife, and calamity… 

Sitting there quietly, I listened to a beautiful trio of women, each one wearing a crown of gray and white wisdom also known as hair, speaking to one another and reminiscing about the magnificent miracles, and powerful services they’ve witnessed throughout the years, I could not help but be touched by their passion for God their love for one another. As the minutes began to turn into hours, it was clear to see the dedication shown to the Lord by each one of these glorious women had only drawn them closer together while each one expounded on how their observance of the ordinances of God had equaled long life for each of them. Throughout the entirety of their combined 150 years of service and adherence to the Kingdom of God these women have shared together, these wonderful women have seen many changes and trends; however, they all said one thing has always remained the same, God’s Faithfulness to His people. As it states in Psalms 37, verse 25, I have been young, and now I am old; yet, I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor His people begging bread, for our God is Mighty, and He is Faithful…


(Joy Of The 
The small group of women boasted in God, how He had healed them, and moved on their behalf in the past while also sharing many stories of His Grace, Mercy, Love, and Forgiveness. The entire experience was truly heart warming and encouraging. Hearing them, I felt empowered, strengthened in my faith, and determined to share with you all just a part of what I had felt that day in an effort to show you just how rewarding it can be to spend just a little time with those who have been the trailblazers of the past. As I imagined being able to witness just a few of the miracles and testimonies discussed on that Tuesday afternoon, I thought to myself, “what an amazing time it must’ve been.” Preciously, and with love, each of the women spoke in turn, describing their several years of marriage bliss, including the hard work, long nights, and loving support it takes to honor the words, “till, death do us part.”  Although we as a people generally view “life as being for the young,” I learned that day, that those who have gone before us have paved the roads that we now walk…