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What does it mean to grow older in faith, and how do we embrace each season of life without fear or regret? This message takes us to Deuteronomy 31, where Moses stands at 120 years old, physically capable yet obediently stepping aside as God calls Joshua to lead Israel into their next chapter. We discover that aging isn't about declining relevance but about faithful obedience to God's timing. Moses reminds us that gray hair is a crown of glory, and wisdom comes with years lived in devotion to God. Yet this isn't a message that pits old against young. Instead, we see how Joshua spent forty years learning, serving humbly, and preparing before he ever led. The strength God calls for isn't physical prowess but a dogged commitment to obey His Word regardless of opposition. We're challenged to stop fearing the "thems" in our lives—whether critics, cultural pressures, or our own insecurities—and instead stand firm in biblical conviction. Most powerfully, we're reminded that above all ages stands the ageless God who goes before us into every unknown and walks beside us through every trial. This Advent season, we're invited to see how Emmanuel, God with us, fulfills the ancient promise that we are never alone, never abandoned, and never without the strength we need for whatever lies ahead.
By Valley Ridge Church, Lewisville, TX4.5
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What does it mean to grow older in faith, and how do we embrace each season of life without fear or regret? This message takes us to Deuteronomy 31, where Moses stands at 120 years old, physically capable yet obediently stepping aside as God calls Joshua to lead Israel into their next chapter. We discover that aging isn't about declining relevance but about faithful obedience to God's timing. Moses reminds us that gray hair is a crown of glory, and wisdom comes with years lived in devotion to God. Yet this isn't a message that pits old against young. Instead, we see how Joshua spent forty years learning, serving humbly, and preparing before he ever led. The strength God calls for isn't physical prowess but a dogged commitment to obey His Word regardless of opposition. We're challenged to stop fearing the "thems" in our lives—whether critics, cultural pressures, or our own insecurities—and instead stand firm in biblical conviction. Most powerfully, we're reminded that above all ages stands the ageless God who goes before us into every unknown and walks beside us through every trial. This Advent season, we're invited to see how Emmanuel, God with us, fulfills the ancient promise that we are never alone, never abandoned, and never without the strength we need for whatever lies ahead.