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Psalm 92:12-14
12 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree. They will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green,
At the workplace, people do not work until they die unless it’s their own private practice or business. There is a retirement age, and in most jurisductions nowadays, it is 60 or more. If a jurisdiction practices security of tenure (meaning an employer can not remove you from your position without a good and valid reason), it ends at the retirement age. It doesn’t mean you can not continue to work after that. It just means that beyond your retirement age, you will be on a contract basis for a fixed tenure, usually one or two years and renewable on mutual agreement. Once past retirement age, most people work for a reduced remuneration package with fewer responsibilities. Some remain as advisors and come to work, perhaps two or three days a week. This enables them to travel a bit more or pursue other interests like gardening or hobbies like fishing or camping. However, Hock Tan, a Malaysian at birth, at 72, is still the CEO of Broadcom and is one of the most successful CEOs in the world!
The journey is quite different when it comes to our walk of faith and service for God. The moment we accept Jesus into our lives, we embark on this lifelong journey of faith with Him. Not only in our development of the character of Christ in our lives but particularly in our service for Him. There is no retirement age for ministry. We have our boots on the ground until our dying day. We serve until we are called to be with the Lord in our heavenly abode.
Psalm 92 is a good reminder that the righteous will flourish like a palm tree. They will be like the cedar of Lebanon, huge trees that can grow to hundreds of feet and that live on for hundreds of years. The righteous will flourish in the courts of God and will still bear fruit in old age. They will stay fresh and green.
Age is just a number in ministry. So long as we keep ourselves healthy and mobile, we may continue to serve God. We can do hospital visits. We can do house visits. We can lead house fellowships and cell groups. We can continue to preach and lead in worship. Play music for God, run outreach works, participate in missions, help out at shelters, or cook for others or pastor a church. Just remember there is no retirement in ministry as the righteous will still bear fruit in old age, and they will stay fresh and green! Amen!
Ronnie's Thoughts 