1 Samuel 4:17-18
“Israel has been defeated by the Philistines,” the messenger replied.
“The people have been slaughtered, and your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were
also killed. And the Ark of God has been captured.” When the messenger mentioned what had
happened to the Ark of God, Eli fell backward from his seat beside the gate. He
broke his neck and died, for he was old and overweight. He had been Israel’s
judge for forty years.
Eli was old and overweight.
I can relate! I am working hard
at both maintaining and increasing physical fitness. Yet I know that my body
doesn’t work quite as well as it did when I was a young adult. As we mature things seem to deteriorate. Buildings are like that, too. The parsonage
was built in the 1950’s and like an ageing lady had needed some work. The parsonage committee has been great about
doing that. Now two showers need the shower pans replaced. A contractor is
coming next week to do that. I thought
that while age may cause deterioration and diminish some capabilities, with age
also comes wisdom and the voice of experience.
As we age our relationship with God can actually improve. That’s something to rejoice about. I’m so
glad God doesn’t abandon us as we age but actually draws us nearer until one
day we cross the river and end up in the arms of Jesus. Glory hallelujah!
Loving God, thank you for giving us the opportunity to grow
in wisdom and faith even as our body may age.
Be with us each day with your love and protection. We need both so much. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
Have a blessed day today!Paige
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