Trey Haskett in Northeast Church of Christ - Tupelo

4 years ago

I see a picture of an elderly man speaking to a young man expressing to him his personal journey. Time had gotten away from him in his folly and foolish quests in life rather than remembering daily to dedicate his days to God and His service. Now the man is old and filled with regret. He describes what might be his personal state, no longer having pleasure in life and at the edge of the river of life not long from returning to his creator. There are many lessons but the picture to me is sad. We can not relive our lives or unwind our mistakes but we can do our best to help others and prevent a similar scenario. The summation in vs 13 is not only wise direction for us but in this I see again the conclusion and realization of what this man had wished he had lived. Each day we awake, purposefully live our lives serving and meditating on God.

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