“Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” Hebrews 12:2. The bodies we now posses are prone to aging, physical decline, and ultimately death. But the resurrection of Jesus Christ holds within it the promise of a new supernatural body raised in glory. As life takes its course in the aging process, we have the hope of […]
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land.” Exodus 20:12. The Bible has something to say about how to have a long life. It admonishes children to honor their parents. This states a general principle that obedience fosters self-discipline, which in turn brings stability and longevity in one’s life. Of […]
“They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing.” Psalm 92:14. If you are still young and energetic, you may find it difficult to sympathize with the feelings that afflict many older people. Aging often brings with it pain and loss. No matter where we are on the heavenward pilgrimage, if […]
“I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.” II Timothy 4:6. The apostle Paul had a deep longing for his heavenly home in his final days on earth. His thoughts turned toward heaven and the warm welcome he would receive from the Lord. Although he […]
“The righteous…shall still bear fruit in old age.” Psalm 92:12,14. Too often, those who have had long life feel sidelined when they reach their later years. Psalm 92 reminds us that no matter how old we are, we can have a fresh and fruitful life. No matter how old we get, we can still be young at […]