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âWherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy wordâ (Psalm 119:9 KJV).
Age 30 is highly significant in Scriptureâand also quite striking today!!
Joseph was 30 years old when he began to serve Pharaoh King of Egypt (Genesis 41:46). JEHOVAH God selected David to become King of Israel at age 30 (2 Samuel 5:4). A Levitical priest, a son of Aaron (Mosesâs brother), was to be ordained into the ministry at 30 years old and serve until 50 years old (Numbers 4:3,23,30,35,39,43,47). Evidently, the LORD God commissioned the Prophet Ezekiel at age 30 (Ezekiel 1:1). Lastly, the Lord Jesus Christ began His earthly ministry at approximately 30 years old (Luke 3:23).
What have I learned in my 30 âshortâ years alive? I have learned to focus more on the eternal and less on the temporalâthere is more (much, MUCH more!) to life than what we see with physical eyes! I have learned not to trust sinners such as myselfâI trust Christ in people, not people! I have learned more about my Saviour Jesus Christ and His Word than I ever dreamed, and all because I have learned to approach the Holy Bible dispensationally. There is so much I still do not know, so I am constantly studying to continue learning.
I have now entered my fourth decade of earthly livingâthe most important. Hopefully, our Grace Study Bible Project will be completed within this decade. My 30s will bring many new life changes and experiences, but Godâs grace teaches me how to keep walking. A âyoung manâââmanâ is generic for male or femaleâpurifies his âway,â his course of thinking and living, by listening carefully to Godâs Word (todayâs Scripture). Whatever life situations he faces, any decisions he must make therein, the Holy Bible affords him light and understanding. Whether we are young, or old(er), âThe entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simpleâ (Psalm 119:130). Then, we, as âambassadors for Christâ (2 Corinthians 5:20), share that information with all who want to hear and believe as well! đ
P.S.: The age of 50 years is also an important Bible conceptâand if I am around here in 20 years, we will have an appropriate study!! đ