Old Enough!

“When I get older….” “If I were still young….” Those are words which sometimes precede the excuses for not being involved right now. Certainly age makes a difference regarding either the experience, wisdom, or energy and strength for the performance of some tasks. However, is there a concept of age that has hindered the possibilities in our own life?

Consider the following examples:
-- Mozart had his first composition published when he was only seven years old.
-- It was at the age of ninety-four that George Bernard Shaw had one of his plays first produced.
-- At age thirteen, Benjamin Franklin began working with his brother James who had brought a printing press from England, and by age fifteen or sixteen he was a newspaper columnist.
-- It was at age eighty-one that Benjamin Franklin was a framer of the U.S. Constitution.
-- David was but a youth when he displayed more courage and trust in God than the older trained fighting men of Israel. ( 1 Samuel 17)
-- Moses was eighty years old when God used him to lead Israel out of Egyptian bondage. ( Exodus 7:7)
-- Josiah was eight years old when he became king of Judah. By the eighteenth year of his reign Josiah had begun leading sweeping reforms in bringing the nation back to God. ( 2 Kings 22:1-3)

What do such references from the history of mankind tell us regarding age? Regardless of whether we are young or old there are worthwhile things that can be accomplished. Age does not necessarily play a part with regard to the quality of what one can contribute in life. And when we consider our life being open to God and His Will, regardless of our age, He can work through us.

So what should we bear in mind TODAY? Perhaps we should allow ourselves to be motivated by these words of Jesus.
“We must WORK the works of him who sent me WHILE IT IS DAY; night is coming, when no one can work.” ( John 9:4 ESV)

TODAY is the time for activity. TODAY is the day to work to the glory of God. TODAY is the day to allow Him to use us. TODAY, not our age, is the measure of time we ought to focus upon since it is the only time under our control. May we use it to God’s glory and the purpose of His Will.

Have a great day BEING A WILLING SERVANT OF GOD!
Carl

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