Workers For The Lord! Psalms 71:16-19

Psalms 7l:16-19 16 I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. 17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. 18 Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. 19 Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!

WANTED: Workers for the Lord! Matt. 20:1-16 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

3 And he went out about the third hour (9 a. m 3 And he went out about the third hour (9 a.m.) , and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4 And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. 5 Again he went out about the sixth (Noon: 12:00) and ninth hour (3 p.m.) , and did likewise.

6 And about the eleventh hour (5 p. m 6 And about the eleventh hour (5 p.m.) he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle? 7 They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.

8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first. 9 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. 10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.

11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house, 12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.

13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? 14 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

God wants workers at all hours…. even at the 11th hour

God wants workers? Do you want to be a worker? WANTED: GOD WANTS WORKERS. DO YOU WANT TO WORK?

Young and Old Workers in God’s Kingdom! In Sermons this Summer, How Shall The Young Secure their hearts… So much the Young can do in the kingdom of God.

Young and Old Old People…There are more people in the world today over 65 years of age than Teenagers!

Renewing Our Minds Renewing means to make new again. 13 Renewing means to make new again. 2 Cor 4:16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. Forget about what happened in the past and take care of today.

Jobs Available! Age not a factor

Workers wanted! Any Age Any Race Any Culture Hours Availabe any hour

What does God say about Older People Some in better health than others… . Moses…80 when he was called to lead the Children of Israel….Exodus 7:7 Barzailli …80 when he brought food for David and his men… 2 Sam. 19:35 John.. probably over 90 when he wrote the book of Revelation (Psa.90:10)

Prov. 20:29 “beauty of old men is the gray head” “Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; …” Psalms 71:18 Prov. 16:31 “The hoary [gray] head…” Acts 20:24 “finish my course with joy.”

“I have been young, and now am old” Ps.37:25 “but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 “I have been young, and now am old” Ps.37:25 “Paul the aged” Philemon 9

Am I Pleasing in my Older Days? Older years can be best years Some negatives - Eccl. 12 Age is a beautiful experience when we are walking with the Lord. Best years can be when we are nearest our eternal home!

Examples

Abraham Rom. 4:20 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;

Laban – Gen.30:27 And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the Lord hath blessed me for thy sake.

Caleb – Josh. 14:10 And now, behold, the Lord hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the Lord spake this word unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old.

John - 3 John 1 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

Zacharias & Elizabeth – Luke 1:6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

Peter John 21:15-18 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdest thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.

Luke Luke – 2 Tim. 4:11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

Lois Lois – 2 Tim. 1:5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.

“They shall still bring forth fruit in old age” Ps.92:14 Young and Old Can Win Souls For Christ!! “They shall still bring forth fruit in old age” Ps.92:14 Retirement for Christian is different Only when receiving crown of life Not a retirement plan for this world “God will judge us for how we use our time” Do as much as you can for as long as you can!

Things we can all do… Never too old to serve Older women teach younger – Tit. 2:3-4 Pass the faith to younger generation 2 Tim. 2:2 Liberal giver “More blessed to give than to receive” Acts 20:35

Song #449 None of Self and All of Thee O the bitter pain and sorrow That a time could ever be, When I proudly said to Jesus All of self, and none of Thee. All of Self and none of Thee All of self and none of thee.

Yet He found me, I beheld Him Bleeding on th’accursed tree, And my wistful heart said faintly, Some of self and some of Thee. Some of self and some of Thee And my wistful heart said faintly

Day by day, His tender mercy Healing, helping, full and free Bro’t me lower while I whispered Less of self, and more of Thee. Less of self and more of Thee Bro’t me lower while I whispered, Less of self and more of Thee.

Higher than the highest heavens, Deeper than the deepest sea Lord, Thy love at last has conquered None of self, and all of Thee None of self and all of Thee None of self and all of Thee.

Pray for others – 1 Sam. 12:23(for Israel) Things that need to be done….. Pray for others – 1 Sam. 12:23(for Israel) Benevolence – Acts 9:39 Dorcas Teach- Titus2:1-8 Visit sick – shut-ins Matt. 25:31-46 Bible studies—2 Tim. 2:2 (Sebastian)

Aged Men;Aged Women; Young Women;Young Men:Titus 2 1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. 6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. 7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you

Support for those who grieve “who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Cor. 1:4

Best years can be when we are nearest our eternal home!

2 Pet. 1 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

Young and Old must: 2 Pet. 1:10 ‘make your calling and election sure’