Remember that David became a well-known, great hero in Israel after he with God’s help defeated Goliath, a Philistine giant. But in his later life as we read in 2 Samuel 21:15-22, David and his soldiers went out at war with the Philistines as they continued harassing the people of Israel. In one battle, David became tired and exhausted so that Ishbi-benob, a descendant of the giants, almost took him in captive. David’s men came to his rescue. After that, they appealed to David not to go out to battle again lest he be in danger. “Why should we risk snuffing out the light of  Israel,” declared David’s solders.

Being withdrawn from the battle, David, I assume, would spend more time in the Temple of the Lord, seeking his face as well as praying for his men while they’re in battles. As we’re getting older, we might not as before engaging in various outreach programs like visiting nursing homes or hospitals, but what we can do as older brothers and sisters in Christ is to pray more for the next generation and the kingdom of God.

Without a doubt we’re fading away, losing our physical energy and vigor; however, our spiritual stamina remains as long as we look to Him and seek His might.