The Best Gift for an Old Man

Old men are not easy to shop for.  They have everything and they don't care about hardly anything.  If they have hobbies, they already have all the trinkets related to it.  Books- read 'em all, and not interested in the new ones.  Movies- seen anything worth seeing.  Music- you get the idea.

But there is one perfect gift for an old man- a grandchild.  Now you are talking!  Brings back all those memories of being young, adoring your pretty young wife, and seeing those cute children enter the scene.  It kindles hope.  A new child into the world, new potential, optimism, wonderment.  

Little girls are special- so sweet and tender.  They conjure up images of ballet dresses, musicals, first dates, and the prom.  There will be long chats as you run errands together.  Somehow you will try to protect her, comfort her, and give her courage.  Hopefully some day she will grow up to respect her "Pap", and remember those chats.

But what about the little boys?  Wow, somehow in some special way you can relate to this child differently.  You were one.  You picture tossing the ball, watching him out on the field, measuring his growth, looking for wisdom and strength and courage to emerge.  And hoping there will be no wars…

(Better stay in shape so I can see those games and make it to his wedding)

The hope that comes with a new child is almost overwhelming.  The potential in each human life.

What will happen in their spiritual journey?  How will faith unfold?  If God really gets hold of them, then what.  How could He use them?

Who will this little gal or guy grow up to be- a normal, everyday person who contributes to society, or someone with significant influence?  How exciting to consider the possibilities.

 Does this child have a unique destiny?  Absolutely.  I wonder how I can help them along the journey.

The perfect gift for an old man- a grandchild.  Thank-you Lord!

James 1:

17  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.