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Psalm 71:18 · KJV

"Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.
17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
18Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.
19Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
20Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.

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Devotional Reflection

GratitudeHope

Lord, let me never, never outlast my love for You, says the concluding line of the wonderful hymn "O Sacred Head." We'd like to add one more line: "Lord, don't let me die until the following generation understands who You are!"

Prayer

Help me and the people of my age spread the word about the greatness and strength of the Almighty God, the great I AM. Until the day You send Your Son to bring Your people home, or for many more generations of faith after me, bless the future of Your Church. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

1

How do you envision sharing your faith with future generations?

2

What does it mean for you to seek God's strength as you age?

3

When have you felt a sense of urgency to pass on your beliefs?

Life Application

legacy

Think about how you can actively share your faith with younger generations.

aging

Reflect on the importance of seeking God's guidance and strength as you grow older.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The psalmist's desire to show God's strength to future generations aligns with the Great Commission, where Jesus calls His followers to share the Gospel.

See also: Matthew 28:19

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