December 22, 2014
Age was an issue for then-President Ronald Reagan, running for a second term. Having performed badly in a debate, many were deeply concerned that he was too old to serve a second term as President. In a famous great comeback, he wisely quipped, "I will not make age an issue in this campaign. I will not exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience.” Whether young or old, age isn’t an issue. Consider:
“Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless." (Genesis 17:1)
Conventional wisdom would suggest that God’s efforts were wasted on an elderly man. Better to groom a young man for a worthy walk than an elderly man who might barely even be able to walk. And, God certainly did use plenty of young men - David, Joseph, and Daniel, to name a few. But, elderly Abram was not to be written off because of advanced age. Fact is, he was about to become a father! And, not just any father, but "the father of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make nations of you, and kings will come forth from you.” (Genesis 17.5-6)
Children of God through Christ are forever indebted to Abraham, and the everlasting covenant God entered into with him. We have become his descendants through Christ (Galatians 3.29), and are recipients of the special promises made to him (i.e., Genesis 17.8).
A key condition that God set forth for Abram was to “Walk before Me, and be blameless." Same goes for anyone who would walk with the Creator Father. He provides the “blameless” if we attend to the walk. Abraham’s, descendant, Jesus the Messiah, provides the “blameless” for us. And, that’s 99.9% of the equation. But, the “walk” part on our part is vitally important. God calls us to take a hike with Him through life, and it’s immensely beneficial to do so. Blessings, provision, and guidance are provided in this age, as He directs us to journey towards the age to come.
Whether we are nine or ninety-nine, this is the time to walk with our Father. Read and heed His word today, and look for His direction for today’s walk. Nothing will be wiser, or more beneficial.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
“Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless." (Genesis 17:1)
Conventional wisdom would suggest that God’s efforts were wasted on an elderly man. Better to groom a young man for a worthy walk than an elderly man who might barely even be able to walk. And, God certainly did use plenty of young men - David, Joseph, and Daniel, to name a few. But, elderly Abram was not to be written off because of advanced age. Fact is, he was about to become a father! And, not just any father, but "the father of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make nations of you, and kings will come forth from you.” (Genesis 17.5-6)
Children of God through Christ are forever indebted to Abraham, and the everlasting covenant God entered into with him. We have become his descendants through Christ (Galatians 3.29), and are recipients of the special promises made to him (i.e., Genesis 17.8).
A key condition that God set forth for Abram was to “Walk before Me, and be blameless." Same goes for anyone who would walk with the Creator Father. He provides the “blameless” if we attend to the walk. Abraham’s, descendant, Jesus the Messiah, provides the “blameless” for us. And, that’s 99.9% of the equation. But, the “walk” part on our part is vitally important. God calls us to take a hike with Him through life, and it’s immensely beneficial to do so. Blessings, provision, and guidance are provided in this age, as He directs us to journey towards the age to come.
Whether we are nine or ninety-nine, this is the time to walk with our Father. Read and heed His word today, and look for His direction for today’s walk. Nothing will be wiser, or more beneficial.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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