Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16
Pretty poignant, wouldn't you say? On one hand, it is a bit depressing. Think about it. Every day that passes, our bodies are decaying more and more. Today for instance, I was working out, and I swear I heard my knees making a funny noise as I lunged. It was like a door that needed to be oiled. Then, there is the other tell tale sign - gray hair! I guess I need to get to the hairstylist pretty soon to cover those up. I really am not afraid of growing older but my body rotting or crumbling....well, that isn't a good vision.
On the other hand, our inner self being renewed day by day is something to be joyous about. I like the idea of being transformed more in the image of God and being empowered with His grace on a daily basis. It gives me the strength to carry on each day.
So, in short, the longer we live, the more we have to die to self, in every way. By doing so, we get closer to the journey's end and final reward...being with God.
Looking at it that way, I guess I can gladly look forward to glasses, dentures and arthritis.
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Want to or not...age happens. Joints creek, backs hurt and eyes weaken. Skin becomes parchment and what was once dark (or in your case over treated) hair becomes white. But because there is balance in the Universe we get something marvelous in return...Wisdom.
ReplyDeleteWisdom, the application of knowledge, can only be a gift to those that have paid for it with wrinkles, grey hair and as your scripture mentions, the "decay of the external". Accepting this decay in exchange for the wisdom of time is a gift whose worth is above rubies.
Wisdom can only bring you closer to this God you speak of...
What are you willing to surrender for this deepining relationship? Ask yourself every day....and let us know.