PROMISE 32 – LONGEVITY

PROMISE 32 – LONGEVITY

Today I am explaining his laws and teachings. And if you always obey them, you and your descendants will live long and be successful in the land the Lord is giving you. – Deut. 4:40
Legend has it that Ponce de Leon discovered Florida in 1513 while seeking the Fountain of Youth. Eight years later, instead of finding the key to longevity, he died at the hands of the Calusa Indians. Ironically, a search for extended life actually led to an early death.
Now, as the baby boomer generation moves into the status of senior citizens, the search to reclaim youthfulness continues. A new industry is flourishing with products designed to slow the process of aging. By implementing nutritional and lifestyle changes, some people may be able to temporarily fight back the hands of time, but eventually all human beings will fall prey to this persistent stalker.
Our key scripture above shares one key to longevity; keeping God’s commandments and abiding in His teachings. The Bible gives at least five other ways of securing a long life. They include:
• Honoring your father and mother, “that your days may be long” (Exod. 20:12)
• Seeking Wisdom, for “length of days is in her right hand” (Prov. 3:16)
• Setting your love upon God and knowing His name, for He promises, “With long life I will satisfy him” (Ps 91:16)
• Fearing the Lord, for “the fear of the Lord prolongs days, but the years of the wicked will be shortened” (Prov. 10:27)
• Rehearsing and displaying God’s Word in your home, “that your days and the days of your children may be multiplied…like the days of the heavens above the earth” (Deut 11:21)
Of course, the most excellent promise is immortality, which we receive when we set our faith on the Lord Jesus Christ, for “he who believes in the Son has everlasting life” (John 3:36)
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord God, I I make a commitment to obey Your commandments, to seek wisdom, to set my love upon You, and to fill my home with YOUR WORD— that my days and the days of my children may be long upon the earth. More importantly, I confess that my faith is set upon You, Jesus, that I might inherit the gift of eternal life. May this gift of all gifts also be poured out on my son/daughter, that _ and I might live forever in Your presence. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!