Refuse To Get “Old”
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that
thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s
(Psalm 103:5).
Joshua 13:1 tells us something interesting about
the man Joshua. It says, “Now Joshua was
old and stricken in years; and the LORD said unto
him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there
remaineth yet very much land to be possessed.”
Being old here isn’t just about being grey-headed;
it has to do with relevance to God and the work of
His Kingdom. Joshua was a hundred and ten years old
when he died, and wasn’t as old as Moses, who died at
the age of one hundred and twenty years. Yet, Moses
wasn’t described by God as old. The Bible says, “And
Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when
he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force
abated” (Deuteronomy 34:7).
It doesn’t matter if your years are many, refuse to
get “old” in your mind. Old people know too much,
and their experiences could make them cynical. They
know too much of what doesn’t work. They’re very
difficult to be inspired because they always remember
that someone tried the same thing they’re being asked
to do, and failed. But with young people, it’s different.
They can’t think much of what doesn’t work; they take
up the challenge. They’re adventurous with God, and
for God. That’s why God loves to use them. They
always want to learn something new.
Your body might age, but refuse to get old. The
Bible says, “Those that be planted in the house of the
LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. They
shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat
and flourishing” (Psalm 92:13-14). Start seeing with the
eyes of the Spirit. When you walk in sync with God’s
Spirit, you’ll never run out of strength, ideas, and vision.
You’re invigorated for life. He’ll constantly renew,
refresh, and rejuvenate you through the Word. Paul
said, “For which cause we faint not; but though our
outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed
day by day” (2 Corinthians 4:16). Hallelujah!
Confession
The Spirit of God strengthens me in my inner man and my youth is renewed as the eagle’s.
I refuse to get old in my mind; rather, I open my heart and mind to fresh ideas
from God’s Spirit.
Nothing can stop me, for I’m daily vitalized and refreshed through the Word.
Further study:
1 Timothy 4:12; Ephesians 4:23; Isaiah 43:19
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 8:22-39
Joshua 5-6
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 26:47-56
Exodus 39