“For You are my hope, O Lord God.” (v.5a)
As we read through this psalm it becomes clear the psalmist, even though his own strength was failing with age, felt safe in the Lord (v.5). Therefore, he looked to the future with hope continually and praised the Lord more and more in his weakness (v.14). And even though his days were short, he continued to magnified the Lord with the time he had left (v.15).
Aging does not mean one must only look to “kick back” or take it easy, nor does it mean that one should not consider ministry in the church. We too must put our trust in God no matter what season in life we are going through. For He alone can give us hope, strength, purpose, and clarity of mind. The prophet Isaiah wrote, “Thou will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed upon Thee” (26:3). Thus the Lord will renew our minds and keep us from confusion even in old age if we keep our focus on Him.
Therefore, "Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.” (Psalm 105:1-3)
The Truth: "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1)
As we read through this psalm it becomes clear the psalmist, even though his own strength was failing with age, felt safe in the Lord (v.5). Therefore, he looked to the future with hope continually and praised the Lord more and more in his weakness (v.14). And even though his days were short, he continued to magnified the Lord with the time he had left (v.15).
Aging does not mean one must only look to “kick back” or take it easy, nor does it mean that one should not consider ministry in the church. We too must put our trust in God no matter what season in life we are going through. For He alone can give us hope, strength, purpose, and clarity of mind. The prophet Isaiah wrote, “Thou will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed upon Thee” (26:3). Thus the Lord will renew our minds and keep us from confusion even in old age if we keep our focus on Him.
Therefore, "Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.” (Psalm 105:1-3)
The Truth: "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1)
