Psalm 92:12-15: The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, "The LORD is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him."
We see in this passage that the righteous are people who continuously pursue God. They are committed to the LORD at all times and in all circumstances. If the times are hard, they still flourish because they are led by the Spirit of Christ in their lives. He is the Power Source that they have tapped, to endure through any obstacle.
We also find that the righteous thrive in old age . . . . They stay fresh and green. These are the ones who despite the pains of old age, look beyond the physical impediments and strive through the Holy Spirit to bear fruit for Christ. They are a blessing to God, and they further the kingdom of God.
In their proclamation, the righteous exclaim, "The LORD is upright, He is my ROCK, and there is no wickedness in Him." No matter what may befall them, these aged ones are able to put their utter faith in the LORD as their ROCK . . . the Firm Foundation that gives strength through any trial.
Because of their constancy in Godly character, these aged ones are a blessing to the generations who come after them. Through their passion for Christ, they strive to minister to those who would follow. In their conversation, they transmit the exuberance of their love for the Lord and their sincere gratitude for His love. They are not merely focused upon themselves, but they want to continue to impact the kingdom of God by being a source of inspiration for younger generations. They flourish because the Holy Spirit is prompting them and guiding them to bear fruit until the day of their glorification.
Oh, to be like this in old age . . . . May we be fruit bearers throughout the entirety of our lives. May we be a source of inspiration for those who would follow after us!
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