{"id":47897,"date":"2022-06-28T12:54:30","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T09:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=47897"},"modified":"2025-05-28T17:54:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:54:04","slug":"when-you-are-old-another-will-lead-you-choose-wisely-while-youre-young","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2022\/06\/28\/when-you-are-old-another-will-lead-you-choose-wisely-while-youre-young\/","title":{"rendered":"When You Are Old, Another Will Lead You \u2014 Choose Wisely While You\u2019re Young"},"content":{"rendered":"

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ,<\/strong><\/p>\n

To Him be all glory, honor, and dominion forever and ever. Amen.<\/p>\n

Let us reflect on a profound statement Jesus made to the Apostle Peter, recorded in John 21:18<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMost assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished;<\/strong>
\nbut when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

At first glance, this verse refers to the kind of death Peter would face (see verse 19), but there\u2019s a much deeper spiritual lesson hidden here\u2014one that applies not just to Peter but to every believer<\/strong>, especially the young<\/strong> who still have freedom, strength, and the ability to choose.<\/p>\n

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1. The Freedom of Youth \u2013 A Season of Decision<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jesus contrasts Peter\u2019s youth<\/strong> with his old age<\/strong>. In youth, Peter was able to “gird himself and go where he wished.” This symbolizes freedom of will<\/strong>, strength<\/strong>, and the power to make choices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In your youth, you can choose:<\/p>\n