Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
Colossians 4:5, NIV
At the age of 39, Wales Goebel felt God calling him to leave his construction business and begin working with young people. Over the years he led thousands to Christ. He helped establish a series of pregnancy centers and an adoption agency. At age 92, he felt God calling him to a new ministry. He told his wife that he believed there was a ministry God had for him at the lake. He would go each day, sit on a park bench, and pray for the Lord to send him someone to whom he could talk and witness. That bench became his pulpit where he led many people to Christ and enrolled them in a Bible study. He's still doing that at the age of 97.1
Recommended Reading:
Colossians 4:2-5
When we live an openhearted life, we will exhibit hospitality, meet the needs of others, and show empathy to them. We'll look for opportunities unique to our situation. Take some time to evaluate how open your heart is to serving others in these ways and pray for God to give you opportunities to demonstrate His love through your actions. Pray for ideas, and then go forth to serve the Lord.
You're never too old to do the Lord's work.
Wales Goebel
