Daily Archives: May 21, 2026

They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing – Psalm 92:14

Just because we age does not mean we have to decay. Stress, struggle, sleeplessness, and sorrow are things that accelerate decay and cause us to look and feel much older than we are. When we live under these conditions for a long time, they cause long-term damage and can heighten the risk of dementia and other types of diseases. Corrie Ten Boom, who is known for her work helping people during World War II said: Look down and be oppressed, look around and be depressed, look up and be at rest! When we purpose in our heart to trust in God and listen to Him, we are less stressed and have a more positive outlook life. Some may say that is simply not being realistic about the way things are. Our retort is what does faith and being realistic have to do with each other. We shall live by faith in the vision of what God has promised and not live by sight in the things that are present today. Only by looking up can you live by faith. So, don’t live by news headlines, don’t live worrying about deadlines, but only choose to live by the redlines of the word of Christ. You will be much fresher and flourish for it.

My best days are still ahead of me

When the wicked spring up like grass, and when all the workers of iniquity flourish, it is that they may be destroyed forever – Psalm 92:7

Some people’s heart are set on doing evil because the judgement for sin and wickedness is not swift. They forget that God forbearance and longsuffering are attributes of God which He chooses to exhibit towards us so that we turn away from our wicked ways. Instead of turning towards God in the time when He may be found, some continue in iniquity and wickedness until the judgement of God is meted out. Now, it is easy to think about it with regards to others, but the same is true for things we know we shouldn’t do like eating badly, working overtime without resting, or only getting a couple of hours of sleep overtime. Ultimately, no one gets away with anything forever. Think about that the next time you want to emulate the wicked ways of others, because you see them flourishing. Consider that you may not be privy to the hidden and private consequences of their action on their marriage, their children, their mental health and emotional well-being. Remember, the grass may only be greener on the side because the other side is filled with sewage.

I will not take Gods forbearance for his forfeiture of judgement

O Lord, how great are Your works! Your thoughts are very deep – Psalm 92:5

Thoughts precede works (actions). Hence, the level of our works depends on the depth of our thoughts. Before God decides anything, He thinks through every permutation of the decision He is making and knows what the future holds. For example, the bible tells us that the Lamb (Christ) was slain from the foundation of the world (Revelations 13:8). By this, we see that God had already thought about the possibility of mankind sinning and what He would do to rectify the situation. See, God does nothing by happenstance but thinks things through. I wonder how our lives would look if we thought things though as deeply as God? If we did, we would have plans upon plans and nothing much would phase us. How wonderful it would be if His thoughts became our thoughts, and if His works become our works. The more we learn about God, the more we can get insights into His thoughts. The more insights we get into how He thinks, the more we can align our actions towards His thoughts. The result is that we get to accomplish great things!

The deeper I know God, the greater my works become