“I … followed the LORD my God wholeheartedly. … Here I am today, eighty-five years old! I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me out.”
Joshua 14:8, 10-11
Perhaps these words ignite a fire for those of us in the older age bracket. I know I would love to feel as strong as Caleb was at age 85! But whatever your age, these words from God’s enthusiastic servant instill in us a passion about continuing joyfully to serve the Lord however we can.
The years have come and gone—some with far less obstacles than others—and I’m thankful for the many opportunities the Lord has given me to share about Him. I don’t think I will ever tire of telling of God’s faithfulness, love, and mercy. What joy there is in seeing His Spirit bring renewed life and hope to young and old.
God gifted Caleb with wisdom to battle the Anakite enemy and to deliver His people. “Then the land had rest from war” (v. 15). Serving God wholeheartedly, Caleb was a dedicated ambassador wherever he was.
Who has God used to motivate your life personally? Some of those who have inspired me have been in the senior years of their life. Pray confidently as Caleb did, “Now give me this hill country” (v. 12), and see what the Lord will accomplish through you.
The years have come and gone—some with far less obstacles than others—and I’m thankful for the many opportunities the Lord has given me to share about Him. I don’t think I will ever tire of telling of God’s faithfulness, love, and mercy. What joy there is in seeing His Spirit bring renewed life and hope to young and old.
God gifted Caleb with wisdom to battle the Anakite enemy and to deliver His people. “Then the land had rest from war” (v. 15). Serving God wholeheartedly, Caleb was a dedicated ambassador wherever he was.
Who has God used to motivate your life personally? Some of those who have inspired me have been in the senior years of their life. Pray confidently as Caleb did, “Now give me this hill country” (v. 12), and see what the Lord will accomplish through you.
Scripture Focus
Joshua 14:6-15
Insight
Lord, make me worthy of Your calling and may Jesus be glorified in and through me. Amen
Bible In A Year
- Ecclesiastes 9-10
- Psalm 67
- John 7