As One Grows Older

How could Solomon—the wisest man—end up building temples to heathen gods that required the sacrifice of children, without realizing it was wrong?

Scripture tells us that his heart was turned by the love he allowed into his life as he grew older. This serves as a sobering warning: as we age, natural zeal may fade, revealing what truly exists within us.

Just like a desert lizard that wags its tail to cover its tracks from predators, it eventually ages, the tail stiffens, and it becomes vulnerable—no longer able to hide its tracks. Likewise, in the Christian journey, authenticity becomes more apparent as one matures in faith.

Reflect today on the genuineness of your relationship with Christ. As you grow older, nurture a faith that is real—one not concealed by outward appearances but rooted deeply in truth.

It’s time to pray.