Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

-

 Gray hair: Crown of glory

Proverbs16:20-33
Verse: Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life
 
The book of Proverbs, especially this scripture portion demonstrates two different ways to live.  It contrasts with the way of wisdom, with the way of folly. The foolish make bad decisions and suffer bad consequences in life, while the wise make good decisions and enjoy good consequences and live ripe to old age.
                 
Old age is a crown of dignity when it is found in the ways of justice.
Long life is a reward of righteousness, and grey hair is a crown of glory because it is gained in a life lived, pleasing to the Lord.  A righteous life represents wisdom and age and is viewed as a blessing of the Lord to anyone who lives by God's will.  It is considered as a reward for being right during a life lived in wisdom from above.  
                 
In Proverbs 17: 6 we continue to read that, to live happily to old age and be able to see one's grandchildren is also considered as a blessing from God for someone who lived according to His will. Bible also teaches that the fear of the Lord will give you a merry heart, joy, and gladness throughout your lifetime. The author of the proverbs assumes that a life lived in unrighteousness will not lead to a peaceful life or receive God's blessings.
                   
The glory of the young men is their strength, but the splendor of the old is their wisdom. God has given a role for both.  Now again,  the Book of Proverbs are general rules of life, not universal truths.   Not everyone who has grey hair is wise, as there are some foolish old men. The point is clear – while everyone ages and while most will eventually see their hair go gray, only those who are wise – those who have lived a righteous life  - are able to consider their gray hair “ a Crown of Glory.
 
Prayer
Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for enabling us to live a life worthy of your blessing, filled with  Justice, love, and righteousness.  Forgive all our rebellion and unwillingness to disobey your will and lose all the heavenly blessings. Help us to live a blessed old age, may our gray hair be a sign of splendor and glory. Amen.

Thought for the Day
Crown of glory to a person of old age is not a symbol , but is a recognition of achievement. It is not a  coronation, but a victory celebration. 

Dr.John K.Thomas
Tabor MTC

Popular posts from this blog

Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

-
  Constant, patient and welcoming love of God   St. Luke 15: 11-32  V.21: And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ The parable of the ‘Prodigal son’ is one of the most frequently quoted parables that Jesus told His disciples. The parable contains the rich mine of human virtues and emotions. This parable is lived and re-lived in progressing civilizations from time immemorial and continuing. It brings out in vivid detail the pathetic depth of human sinfulness and the glorious heights of God’s forgiveness.      As a story of human nature, fathers are generally merciful to their children in any circumstance. They are very protective and are eager to provide for and secure the lives of their offspring. Jesus is telling this parable to underscore the superlative love of God to His children. The nature of such love is reiterated by Jesus in Matthew 7:11. Humankind wh...
Read more

Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

-
Revelation for Liberation Acts 27:18-26 Sherine Thomas Long Island MTC, NY 20  When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest raged, all hope of our being saved was at last abandoned. “After winter comes the summer.  After night comes the dawn.  And after every storm, there comes clear open skies” so said a Scottish clergyman from the 1600s. It’s been said, that hope can sometimes be the most dangerous weapon.  However, it’s sometimes the hardest weapon to carry when you’re living with the loss of a loved one, something that almost feels like a terrible nightmare that’ll never go away.  It’s a weapon difficult to carry when day in and day out no one seems to hear or see those tears that are shed or silent cries that are made during a heartfelt prayer. It’s a weapon difficult to carry as you see your loved one lying on that hospital bed.  It’s a weapon difficult to carry as you search and seek out answers to tel...
Read more

Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

-
PRIESTHOOD: THE ANOINTED MINISTRY Exodus 40:12-16 Bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting... wash them with water. Then dress Aaron in the sacred garments, anoint him and consecrate him so he may serve me as priest (Exodus 40: 12-13). Priesthood among the people of God was a divine command and initiation. God wanted some people to be separated for the special ministry among his people. God appointed Aaron and his descendants to take up this kind of ministry among the people of God. Priests are always separated and appointed as channels that connect God with his people. All throughout the history of Israel, priests played an important role in connecting people with God and to lead and guide them in the statutes of God. But there are incidents in the Bible where the priests failed in their duties and that led the people to go away from God. So the priests have a special and significant ministry to perform in this world among his people. Two important things...
Read more