It’s easy as a young person to get caught up in our fast-paced world—school, sports, social media, and all the plans we have for the future. But one of the most powerful and Christlike things we can do is slow down and care for those who came before us—our elders.
They may walk a little slower or repeat stories we’ve heard before, but their lives are filled with wisdom, experience, and the fingerprints of God’s faithfulness. Scripture teaches us that helping and honoring the elderly is not just a nice thing—it’s a godly thing.
Leviticus 19:32 (ESV) says:
“You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.”
This verse is clear: respect and honor for the elderly is directly connected to our reverence for God. When we take the time to serve, listen, and love the elderly in our lives—whether it’s a grandparent, a neighbor, or someone in church—we are honoring God Himself.
In a culture that often overlooks or forgets older people, God calls us to stand up—to rise above the norm and value every generation. Helping with groceries, listening to their stories, praying with them, or even just sitting in silence and being present can be life-giving to someone who feels lonely or overlooked.
And guess what? When you serve them, you gain something too. Their stories can give you perspective, their wisdom can help guide your decisions, and their encouragement can remind you of God’s unchanging faithfulness through every season of life.
Jesus Himself cared deeply for the overlooked and the forgotten—including the elderly. And if we want to reflect Him, we need to love like Him—across generations.
So don’t miss the blessing of helping someone older than you. Their years are filled with treasures, and your kindness can be the hand of Jesus in their life.
Honor the elderly, and you’ll not only touch their heart—you’ll bring joy to God’s.
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