When getting older

“With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” (Psalm 91:16 NIV)

Human days are limited to 120 years

“Then the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal ; their days will be a hundred and twenty years.” (Gen. 6:3 NIV)

Moses was strong and healthy on the day he died at 120

“Moses was 120 years old when he died, yet his eyesight was clear, and he was as strong as ever.” (Deut. 34:7 NLT)

“You will come to the grave in full vigor, like sheaves gathered in season.” (Job 5:26 NIV)

God will sustain you in your old age

“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” (Isa. 46:4 NIV)

Fresh and green in old age and still bearing fruit

“They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green…” (Psalm 92:14 NIV)

Therefore…

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” (2 Cor. 4:16 NIV)

“Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions.” (Eccles. 7:10 NIV) 

“But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” (Isa. 49:31 NLT)

Quotes:

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count.  It’s the life in your years.” - Abraham Lincoln

“Do not grow old, no matter how long you live. Never cease to stand like curious children before the great mystery into which we were born.” - Albert Einstein