“The evening and the morning were the first day” (Genesis 1:5)

From the beginning of time, God ordained the changes from day to night. If we can get used to the changes from day to night, is it any wonder that God requires that we deal with changes in our circumstances, from the sunshine of prosperity to the midnight of adversity, from the prospects of youth to the limitations of old age? Your path won’t be always bathed in light…you must expect times when you’ll seek Christ in the night.

You’re not alone in this. All the saints throughout history have had to sing songs of judgment along with songs of mercy, songs of trials along with songs of deliverance, songs of mourning along with songs of delight. It’s according to Divine providence, that day and night shall not cease, either in the spiritual or natural realm, till we reach the land of which it’s written, "there is no night there" (Revelation 22:5). In all this, we know by faith, whatever our heavenly Father ordains, is wise and good.

What’s the logical way to deal with this reality? Learn to be content with the divine order, and be willing, like Job, to receive evil from the hand of the Lord as well as good. Continue your service to God in all He ordains for you.

God does not change when you grow old. “ Even to your old age, I am He,  And even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; Even I will carry, and will deliver you” (Isaiah 46:4).

My soul, your evening of old age and death is drawing near. Lord, help me to not be afraid, for You have promised to be with me through it all.