Age Should Speak

age should speak,
And increased years should teach wisdom.

Job 32:7

Elihu understood the wisdom that comes with age. He patiently waited until the ones older than he had spoken. Even though he was bursting with words to say, he still waited until they were finished speaking.

People in our culture should learn from Elihu. Our culture has become extremely youth oriented. We look to the beauty and creativity of youth is worshiped. We have no time for anyone who cannot keep up with a rapid pace of change. We have no respect for wisdom gained through years of life. Instead, we honor knowledge from college.

Lord, help me to respect the older people around me. Help me to respect their hard-earned wisdom. Help me to be patient with their slower pace of life. Help me to be willing to take time to listen and learn from them.