A Means to Wisdom

In my sermon on Psalm 71 on the struggle of aging, I made application to younger folks. If the older people in the congregation are to proclaim the might of God to us (Ps. 71:17-18), then we should listen to older, godly men and women talk of God's faithfulness and Word and power.

Psalm 90 reminds us of how short life is on this planet, and, in the midst of such reflection, the Psalmist cries out,

"teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom” Ps. 90:12

Could it be that one means to our gaining wisdom is hearing about God from older saints? They have known God's Word, obeyed it, and seen his faithfulness for more years than we have been alive. If that doesn't help us gain wisdom what else will? If you want to know how to use your time and energy so as to fear and honor God (wisdom), then listen to some older believers who fear God.