King Solomon wrote, “Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing…” Hi, I’m Tom Ellsworth from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church with a minute message.
I recently completed six decades of life in this world. It is amazing how your first day at age 60 can seem so different. I didn’t really feel any older but the “over-the-hill” gifts and cynical greeting cards suggested I should.
Some years ago I read this bit of wisdom, “Age is a matter of the mind; if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Having now reached one of those black balloon birthdays, I’ve been doing some reflecting on that thought. I really don’t mind growing older since the aging process is inevitable. What does matter, however, is this issue of wisdom. If age is a matter of the mind, then what wisdom, if any, has my mind gained in 60 years? James wrote, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault…” If we gain everything this world has to offer but miss out on God’s gift, we’ve not lived wisely. So no matter how old you grow, remember that His wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing!