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“Not many people are old enough to write with authority on Old Age.” Ken Taylor wrote those words at the age of 87. Dr. Taylor was one of the more godly men I have ever known. Though he “wrote” (paraphrased) the Living Bible and founded Tyndale House Publishers, he was one of the most humble men I have known. Here is what he had to say about growing old:

“When I am laid to rest in the next two or three years (or will it be weeks?), not many people will give it more than a passing thought other than to say, ‘Sorry to hear it.’ This is a reminder to me that we do not live for praise but to help others, so whatever needs doing must be done now.

“What, then, remains for me to do? That is what God must tell me. My remaining time, brief as it may or may not be, is as always in God’s hands. I will be His servant to the end, and then suddenly be transformed from a servant into a son! Then I can serve Him even better, and please Him even more. Meanwhile I want to love Him more, and feel the warmth of His love for me as well as know that His love surrounds me. I want to see my stumbling prayer life grow strong. I want to fill my life with prayer and daily readings of the Scriptures – from Genesis to Revelation – just as I have so often preached to others to do.

“So here I am, just past my 87th birthday, anxious beyond all things to enjoy Christ’s love for me, to express my love to Him, and His love to others. I hope this is your desire, too. Glory to God. See you ‘up there.’”

To the many elderly saints of First Baptist, I hope Ken’s words are an encouragement to you. And to the many younger believers who read this article despite the title, may we be encouraged to be servants to the end who do not live for the praise of men.

With love,

James Seward