Old is good!

My wife works in geriatrics and, as long as I've known her, she's had the "upside down" philosophy that old is good. In fact, the older the better. We are always collecting stories about people that have achieved great things late in life. Perhaps the best example of geriatric greatness is found in Joshua 14:6-14 in the account of Caleb.

(Summary) Joshua has just led the Israelites into the promised land where Caleb asks about his people's inheritance. He reminds Joshua about the time when he was sent by Moses along with 11 others to scout the land of Canaan. He came back and gave an honest report with faith that God would deliver them -- while his fellow spies doubted God's plan and spread fear among the people. Moses promised Caleb that he would one day be granted this land because of his great faith. Now, 45 years of wandering later, he is making his plea to Joshua to fulfill that promise.

Read the biblical account in Numbers and reflect on what has kept Caleb strong and faithful. How does he feel at 85? And, what did he take on at that age? For some geriatric wisdom -- check back soon.