30/5/2021 [Family Message 10] www.lifechurchmissions.com

Live Our Old Age in God-Pleasing Ways <Ps 71:17-18; 92:12-15; Titus 2:1-5>

1. Elderly usually faces two issues:

1) Too at ease.

· Treat retirement as a never-ending vacation, not willing to labor anymore, but only desire pleasures.

·  When one knows he is about to meet the Lord, should all the more prepare for it earnestly and seriously.

· Old age and retirement are not the final stations of life.

2) Too miserable.

· Body deteriorates, feels unwell

· Feel useless

· Feel lonely

· Financial stress

· Fear of the approaching death

* Read <Ps 71:17-18; 92:12-15>

2. Still bear fruit in old age! <Ps 92:14>

* Read <Titus 2:1-5>

· Be sober-minded, self-controlled and set good example for the younger ones.

· In old age, should have less bondages.

· “Teach what is good”, especially to those younger ones.

· In old age, still “stay fresh and green” <Ps 92:14>: Confirm God’s new grace (not grace decades ago), gain deeper insights from God’s word, pay attention to needs of people around you and care for them, shepherding them.

· The prayers of a “righteous” elderly is powerful and effective!

3. God’s comfort and assurance to the elderly.