You have probably heard the old adage “Getting old is not for sissies or the faint of heart” or something along those lines. The apostle Paul knew his days were limited and made the declaration above. Oh that we would all run our course to its fullest.
Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes about God, Faith, & the Bible (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2011).
Seek that your last days be your best days.
—Ralph Venning (1622-1674), author, clergyman
Bible Truth Behind the Quote:
An aging Paul, near death, said: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7). Paul served the Lord right up till the end.
The Apostle Paul also said {paraphrased} how miserable of beings we are if our only hope in Christ is in this life. 1 Corinthians 15:19
Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes about God, Faith, & the Bible (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2011).
We must both, I’m afraid, recognize that, as we grow older, we become like old cars—more and more repairs and replacements are necessary. We must just look forward to the fine new machines (latest Resurrection model) which are waiting for us, we hope, in the Divine garage.
—C.S. Lewis (1898-1963), author, professor, Oxford University
Bible Truth Behind the Quote:
Our current bodies will wear out like tents, but our future resurrection bodies will be like sturdy buildings that won’t wear out (2 Corinthians 5:1-5).
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