Deuteronomy 30-31
Moses is 120 years old! The best years of his life were the last forty. It is in those years that God used him to deliver the Israelites from bondage, establish the Law and its commandments, statutes, and regulations. It is in these twilight years of Moses life that he leads the people to the entrance of the promised land, while training his replacement. And, as he comes to the end, his primary regret is the knowledge that the Israelites will turn away from God after he is gone.
I have known many people who have made their greatest contribution to society and the church in their twilight years. Yet, as I approach that time in my life I am saddened that many in our modern, enlightened culture, dismiss the aged, viewing them as irrelevant. Instead of taking advantage of the wisdom, borne from years of experience, many mock the aged and fail to learn from these valuable repositories of knowledge. I realize that wisdom does not always come with age, but there is a greater chance with age and experience than without. To not utilize this valuable asset is both foolish and unwise.
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