" THE FATHER RESPECTS ALL AGES "

Our God uses Ordinary People, no matter their age(s) when he calls. I love it that age is not a factor for our God, he can use anyone or anything. Now, I have a Prayer Partner who is not yet 20 who goes by the name of Nick. I think of him as a young Timothy and this puts me in mind of 1 Timothy 4:12 " LET NO ONE LOOK DOWN ON YOUR YOUTHFULNESS, BUT RATHER IN SPEECH, CONDUCT, LOVE,FAITH AND PURITY, SHOW YOURSELF AND EXAMPLE OF THOSE WHO BELIEVE." Young age is not a barrier to being used by God. In performing his miracles, Jesus usually preferred to work through people. Now, here he took what a young child offered and used it to accomplish one of the most spectacular miracles recorded in the gospels. Age is no barrier to Christ. Never think you are too young or old to be of service to God. " Another Example " Timothy was a young pastor. It would have been easy for older Christians to look down on him because of his youth. He had to earn the respect of his elders by setting an example in his Speech, Life, and Purity. Regardless of your age, God can use you. Whether you are young or old, don't think of your age as a handicap. Live so others can see Christ in you. Now, people often find it easy to dismiss the opinions of the elderly and avoid taking time to visit with them. But the fact that God commanded the Israelites to honor the elderly shows how seriously we should take the responsibility of respecting those older than we. Their Wisdom gained from experience can save us from many pitfalls. Old age is not a barrier to being used by God, and never forget it. " WISDOM IS WITH AGED MEN, WITH LONG LIFE IS UNDERSTANDING " (Job 12:12). " BOTH THE GREY - HAIRED AND THE AGED ARE AMONG US. " Last Point: Older people are filled with the Wisdom that comes experience. They are very capable of serving if given the chance and should be encouraged to do so. Believers are never allowed to retire from God's service. Those past retirement age should not assume that age alone disqualifies or excuses them from serving God. Until Next Time... Jim,