Too Old? — Nonsense!
The Intercessors of the Hebrides Revival
“The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, ‘The Lord is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.’” Psalm 92:12-15.
We are coming across more and more folk in the Seniors age group, who seem to think that their time has gone — it’s time to put their feet up — time to retire.
I’ve heard some serious news for you folk — “Nonsense! You’re the perfect age for God to use you for His Glory and for His Kingdom!”
Seniors have knowledge, seniors have life experience, and seniors have a certain wisdom.
Why on earth would God follow the worlds pattern and throw all that away just because you reach a certain age?
My wife and I recently joined a ‘Slimming World’ group – yeah, yeah – because we’d put on a few pounds!
The group’s motto is brilliant for all of us – “If you can dream it, you can do it!” Just as good is the old Nike slogan, “Just do it!”
Why do you think that, with me at nearly 79 years of age, The LORD is moving us and using us?
We seniors may not have the energy, the ‘get-up-and-go’ of the younger generations, but we have far more to offer than most of us think.
Some have time, some have money, some have unique skills — we all have something we can bring to the party.
- We have ministry experience.
- We have intercessory skills.
- We have our God-given authority and wisdom.
- We are de facto role models and mentors for the younger ones.
- We’ve been there!
- We’ve done it!
- We’ve worn out several different t-shirts!
- e are the engine room of the church!
- We “will still bear fruit in old age, we will stay fresh and green”!
Why? Because there is No Retirement in God’s Kingdom, and No Retirement in His service!
Come on LORD, like the 80 year old Smith sisters in the Hebridean Revival, use me!
~ Chris G. Bennett
Chris Bennett came to salvation in 1962 but didn’t begin ministry until 2007 — a late-comer! Now mandated by The LORD to prophesy and open old wells of revival in the U.K., but especially in Wales. He has also operated Healing Rooms, and worked with deliverance teams, all with his wife, Linda. Happily now doing whatever The LORD asks of them! Founder, with wife Linda, of their ministry The Upper Room Encounter.
Father, I commit Mr. Frank’s body, soul & spirit unto your hands right. Lord, give him a change of heart to know & hunger for you alone starting from today & beyond in Jesus name. I believe its done!
Thank you! Agreeing with you in prayer right now.
Amen, Hallelujah I come in agreement with this prayer for Frank!
Thank you!!!!! <3
I am glad for every post by you ! We truly need the elderly brethren, brothers and sisters !! Surely you know the Holy Scriptures about Kaleb and what he said at age 85. Joshua 14:10 …
AMEN!!!
I’m not quite there yet, but I pray daily for the Father’s elderly children on the earth Mr. Bennett. Their under such intense attack. And why is that? I believe because the purpose and the plans of their Father upon the earth is above and beyond what any human mind could ever possibly think or even imagine.
I had a dream about my mom a few years back. She was raised in an Era of ‘shame,’ an Era of ‘don’t talk about it.’ But in my dream the Holy Spirit was pouring into my mother and I watched her transform before my very eyes until she looked like a wrinkle free 30 year old beautiful beautiful woman!! Glowing from the center out!!! She was smiling and laughing and the Light that had all but diminished was shining through her eyes again!!!!
You go Mr. Bennett!! What we’re going to see happening for our beautiful elderly brothers and sisters…we wouldn’t believe it if we were told!! :D
That is beautiful , I had similar dream
Thank you
An old Body combined with a good spirit and the New Wine should be the best mixture
Big prayer request, if you don’t mind. Please pray for Frank Keister. He is 80 years “young” and has advanced melanoma on his arm. He is not yet saved. I have had visions of him receiving a radical healing, and becoming a powerful witness for the Lord, bringing many into the kingdom. His grandfather was a mighty man of God, a faith healer if I heard right. Please pray this mantle will fall on Frank. He has the most gentle and generous heart and could be used mightily!!! Over the past years, all of his brothers and sisters have received the Lord before they died. Pray Frank will also come into the kingdom, please! He is precious to so many people.
Father in the name of Jesus agree in prayer that your son FRANK WILL COME INTO YOUR KINGDOM AND OTHERS AROUND THE WORLD TO YOUR GLORY PRAISE YOU FATHER FOR YOUR EVERLASTING MERCY
Thank you!!!! <3
We will certainly lift Frank before the throne and declare complete healing for him.
God bless you for asking
Thank you so much!!!!