Old Men

There are old men out there. Unless they have become “famous” over the years, usually for silly things, like making movies or playing football, they are pretty much ignored. That is our loss.

I met an old man recently, and stopped by to visit with him a few days ago. On the wall of his home there was a display case full of medals won in war. There was a conversation about his long career; fascinating, dangerous, vital, mandatory, yet unknown to almost everyone except his employers and partners in the work.

His additional gifts of life-saving hope and provision for other men, down on their luck, and facing a bleak future without his efforts – pretty much unknown. His care and concern, broad and deep, confined by anonymity and his quiet, gentle spirit.

Of course he has a deep, abiding faith. Even now, and one day soon, our Father  rewards, and will reward him in ways and means unknown to us.

To talk with him is a delight, an encouragement, a reminder of all that is wonderful about men who give themselves to others, and for others, quietly, in obscurity, and fade from this life unrecognized and under appreciated.

Maybe you should look for men such as these. They are God’s precious jewels.