Possibilities and Potential

A few years back, my friend Sherry had a housewarming party. She shared with her guests that her new neighbors had a great story. At age 60, husband and wife ran off together to join the circus. Age 60! That is something you would normally think of a young adult doing. Together, they traveled around working as clowns until age 80 when they finally retired. What a fun and exciting second career for this couple!

Their story reminded me of the possibilities and potential that our later years often hold.
Yes, there is the potential for many of us to do something fun or exciting, or better yet, to do something meaningful, something that will make a difference in the life of others.

The Bible sets the precedent. Abraham was 75 and Sarah 65 when they were first called by God. Moses was 80—Miriam even older. Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan at age 80. The Apostle Paul made his final trip to Rome as an old man, and there he continued his ministry vigorously.

Psalm 92 reminds us, The righteous flourish like the palm tree... In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of life.

Let us pray: We thank you, O God, that the way things are is not the way they have to be. We thank you that things can change and that we can change. Open our eyes to possibilities that lay ahead. Give us bold dreams and equip us to serve you in new and exciting ways. We ask in Jesus' name. Amen.