Age to Age
Only God knows where the thoughts come from that enter our minds. This one of mine was on how our opinions change related to others' age.
When we are seeking a surgeon we want one with lots of experience, which equates to having a little age on them. After my stroke, which occurred in Nashville, I needed to find a PCP back home to take over my care, because mine had moved out west. My husband was charged with that responsibility and I remember saying, "Please find me a younger one who will outlive me, so I don't have to change doctors again."
Being called to pastor a church whose majority of congregants were 45 years old and under, I wondered why they wanted my husband who was in his 60's. We quickly learned that with age comes wisdom that has served both of us well in this ministry.
What is your preference for your children/grandchildren's school teachers? Young and vivacious or older with experience? How about baby sitters, a housekeeper or the guy with a chain saw who climbs your trees to trim them?
With ever changing technology it's good to have a a young techie mind at your disposal.
Here's the kicker with God. He's ageless. He has always been, will always be and is the source of ultimate wisdom.
Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away, but you are the same, and your years have no end. Psalm 102:25-27
And there is comfort knowing that even as we age and change, He will sustain us.
Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
The Songs
"Age to Age" Mia Fieldes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcF3sfe3vyk
"Same God" Jonsai Barrientes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yse43TUrces
