[The Lord says:] "Listen to Me, all Israel who are left; I have created you and cared for you since you were born. I will be your God through all your lifetime, yes, even when your hair is white with age. I made you and I will care for you. I will carry you along and be your Savior."

   [Thus says the Lord:] "You shall rise before the gray headed and honor the presence of an old man, and fear your God: I am the Lord."

   White hair is a crown of glory and is seen most among the godly. An old man's grandchildren are his crowning glory. A child's glory is his father. Young men are admired for their strength. Old men are honored for their experience.

   [David said:] "I have heard of the doom of my enemies announced and seen them destroyed. But the godly shall flourish like palm trees, and grow tall as the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted into the Lord's own garden, and are under His personal care. Even in old age they will still produce fruit and be vital and green. This honors the Lord, and exhibits His faithful care. He is my shelter. There is nothing but goodness in Him!

   "And now, in my old age, don't set me aside. Don't forsake me now when my strength is failing. My enemies are whispering, "God has forsaken him! Now we can get him. There is no one to help him now!" O God, don't stay away! Come quickly! Help! Destroy them! Cover them with failure and disgrace - these enemies of mine. I will keep on expecting You to help me. I praise You more and more.

   "I cannot count the times when You have faithfully rescued me from danger. I will tell everyone how good You are, and of Your constant, daily care. I walk in the strength of the Lord God. I tell everyone that You alone are just and good.

   "O God, You have helped me from my earliest childhood - and I have constantly testified to others of the wonderful things You do. And now that I am old and gray, don't forsake me. Give me time to tell this new generation (and their children too) about all Your mighty miracles. Your power and goodness, Lord, reach to the highest heavens. You have done such wonderful things. Where is there another God like You?"

Taken from Pr. 17, 20, Ps. 92, 71, Is. 46, The Living Bible and The Everyday Bible.
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