The Bible gives more weight to old age and experience than it does to youth. 3 Biblical examples of older people glorifying God: 1. …through Trials. Abraham. Genesis 32. Long wait – severe, sustained test of faith. Isaac born 25 years after he was promised to Abraham and Sarah. AFTER THESE THINGS God tested Abraham. The greatest test Abraham faced in his life came to him in old age. 2. …through Prayers. Daniel. Appointed a senior governor by Darius at the age of 80+. Daniel’s prayers – the greatest service he had ever carried out. Daniel 9 tells us what he was praying for – the return of Israel to the promised land and God’s service. God answered Daniel’s prayers. Old age gives opportunities denied to younger people because of busyness and pressure. 3. …through Your Legacy (not money). Caleb. Marched into battle at the age of 85 – and achieved his objective! Older Christians should pass on their experiences to the next generation. Psalm 145:4. Can you be a Lois, so that one of your grandchildren might turn out to be a Timothy. Old age does not bring usefulness to the Lord to an end. Pray to be like the saint we have been thinking about. Psalm 92:13