Ben Franklin signed the Declaration of Independence at age 70. Nelson Mandela was not named president of South Africa until he was 76. Ray Kroc took full ownership of McDonalds at 59 and continued to grow the company into his 80s. Moses had lived 8 decades before he led his people out of Egypt. And last but not least... the Apostle John was writing scripture into his 90s.
You might have heard the expression “Age is just a number”... but to the Godly... it’s not just a count of years...it’s an opportunity! The Bible tells us in Psalm 92:12-14 “But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted to the Lord’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.” Find yourself getting older? Don’t see it as an excuse to coast! Today’s passage tells us that you have (or will have) the ability to produce fruit... to change the world... long after those around you choose to retire. Remember, as long as your heart beats and your lungs take in air... you have a purpose. Go after every minute... and leave a legacy that honors God and makes an impact in the lives of those that He puts in your path.
