Old Age

Psalm 92:14

"They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing."

A. Psalm 92:14 [note]

Honoring God is not limited to young people who seem to have unlimited strength and energy. Even in old age, devout believers can produce spiritual fruit. There are many faithful older people who continue to have a fresh outlook and can teach us from a lifetime of experience of serving God. Seek out an elderly friend or relative who can tell you about his or her experiences with the Lord and challenge you to new heights of spiritual growth.

NLT:Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.

KJV: They shall bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing [Heb.green].

NCV: When they are old, they will still produce fruit; they will be healthy and fresh.

NLT: Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.

AMP: [Growing in grace] they shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap [of spiritual vitality] and [rich in the] verdure [of trust, love, and contentment].

To understand why we have Psalm 92:14, let’s look at:

B. Psalm 92:12, 13 [note]

Palm trees are known for their long life. To flourish like palm trees means to stand tall and to live long. The cedars of Lebanon grew to 120 feet in height and up to 30 feet in circumference; thus, they were solid, strong, and immovable. The psalmist saw believers as upright, strong, and unmoved by the winds of circumstance. Those who place their faith firmly in God can have this strength and vitality.

NLT:But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted into the Lord’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our God.

What is the purpose of this devotion? God read my heart that Tony and I were “getting old” and I had wondered if we could still serve God in the ministry of possibly to volunteer the future pastoral work. Somehow I found the devotion about Psalm 92:14. I was surprised how God read my heart at the right time to give me an answer. God, our Father, will flourish us like the palm trees and we will grow strong in the Lord. Boy, was I surprised? You bet I was!

So trust in the Lord with all your heart and He will direct your paths!

Dorothy 

Footnote: From QuickVerse Life Application Bible