Live adventurously and wisely
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English The oldest skier was 92 years old. He was found in Zell am See. People said it was nice to see such an old person in a blue tracksuit on his boards. When he was asked why he still cross-country skied at 92 years of age, he replied: it keeps me fit - and if I stay active, I can still afford a drink every now and then. He glided forward slowly and with small steps.
1. Growing older adventurously
Moses was 120 years old when he died. His eye was undimmed, and his vigor unabated. Deuteronomy 34:7 (ESV)
Adventure is usually associated with young people. But not only the young, but also the older people have expectations from life.
For example, Moses was 120 years old when he climbed Mount Nebo. When he reached the summit, he saw a wide, beautiful country in front of him. This breathtaking sight must have moved him deeply. He saw with his own eyes what God had promised Israel. According to Deuteronomy 34:1-7
Until his death, Moses looked forward; his faith was firmly founded on God's promises. According to Deuteronomy 3:27-28
2. The promises of the Bible
Dear readers, climb mountains of your choice. Rely on Bible promises. What has the Bible promised us?
- Divine care in illness Psalm 41:4
- Never ending blessing. Psalm 133:3
- Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Joel 3:5
- Liberation from suffering and pain. Revelation 21:4
If we live according to His will and trust Him, we will find that every age can be adventurous, whether we are 18 - or 8o years old. Let's not rest, let's tackle new things!
Because of his disobedience, Moses was only allowed to look inside, into the promised land. But he certainly came to God the Father in the eternal kingdom of God. God had mercy and buried him in the valley of Moab.
We also climbed some mountains. Will we reach the goal of eternal communion with God? We can and must know whether we will achieve the eternal promised goal in God's community!
3. The wise person makes decisions
Moses prays in Psalm 90:12, “Lord, teach us to remember that we must die, that we may become wise.”
When Sir Thomas Scott, the English President of the House of Lords, died, he exclaimed: Until this moment I thought there was no God - nor hell. Now I know that there are both, and I am doomed by the righteous judgment of the Almighty.
Billy Graham writes in his book “On the Blessings of Late Years”: The length of our lives may vary, but ultimately death will overtake us all. But Christians receive hope and comfort from God's Word, which says:
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!” Revelation 14:13 (ESV)
Have we already made the final travel preparations? For people whose sins have been washed away by the blood of Jesus, death is not a journey into the unknown, but a coming home to the Father's house above!
Many years ago, the ship Empress of Ireland sank with 130 Salvation Army officers and other passengers. Only 21 of the Christian “workers” were saved. Of the 109 people who drowned, not one was wearing a lifebuoy! The survivors later told how these brave people, seeing that there were not enough lifebuoys, took off their own and put them on others, saying, “I know Jesus, so I can die better than you.” And so they left into the watery grave.
Jesus throws you the life preserver today. Seize him! Can every day be the last!
who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:4 (ESV) Author: Egon Waechter
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