In the Age of Wisdom

Scripture: God spoke to Moses: “These are your instructions regarding the Levites: At the age of twenty-five they will join the workforce in the Tent of Meeting; at the age of fifty they must retire from the work. They can assist their brothers in the tasks in the Tent of Meeting, but they are not permitted to do the actual work themselves. These are the ground rules for the work of the Levites.” Numbers 8:23-26

Observation: As part of the structure the Lord gives Moses for the service of the Levites, he defines the age of work and retirements. Those Levites 25-50 are to actively do the work. Those younger are still learning. Those older are retired. They may advise and assist, but they are not to do the work.

Application: I know I have reached an age where I should be more valuable in an advisory role than in actual labor. The question I need to ask myself, however, is whether or not I am actually giving the advise and wisdom as I should. As I do less work, I seem to engage less with others, and that serves the opposite outcome.

Prayer: Lord, I desire to stand beside the younger generation. I have talked about how I am moving beyond hard labor within the church, but may I find the proper avenues to assist others. Amen.