“There are yet words to speak on God's behalf” (Job 36:2)

It’s a sin to hide what God has done for you when others would benefit from your experience. A Christian isn’t a village in a valley, but "a city set on a hill;" he’s not supposed to be a candle under a bushel, but a candle in a candlestick, giving light to all who are in the house. Even so-called “retired” saints should never conceal Christ from the world.

Hopefully, God brought you successfully through many trials by your patient submission to the Lordship of Christ, so now you’re able to discern both good and evil (Hebrews 5:14). But even if your track record isn’t that good, you must use what you’ve learned to help younger saints avoid the mistakes you made. You can help married couples stay married, prevent church splits, and be an anchor to help people overcome addictions. Don’t use the excuse you’re too shy. Tell your sensitive nature, “God hasn’t given me “a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7).

Every morning, ask God to give you a “divine appointment”. You have access to people that will never go to church unless they’re invited. It might happen when you’re standing in line at a store or a fast food restaurant. Look for opportunities wherever your normal duties take you. A word in season can be more effective than a 30-minute sermon.

The internet is destroying lives like no other idol in history. But if you’re homebound, social media may be God’s appointed way for you to influence people. Homebound saints changed history in past generations on their knees through prayer (1 Timothy 5:5), and now we can change history by sitting at a desk with a keyboard. But God sees what you see, so make a covenant with your eyes to not tempt yourself  (Job 31:1-4).