The Old and Frail Gospel

1Kings 14:4 And Jeroboam’s wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were set by reason of his age.

Found an interesting tidbit in 1 Kings this morning. You've probably heard of the "health and wealth" gospel, which, despite being radically unbiblical is understandably popular (what's not to like about it?). Ahijah gives us a glimpse of what is REALLY in the scriptures which we might want to call the "Old and Frail" Gospel.

Ahijah was a faithful prophet of the living God. He was also old. Indeed, the text says that His eyes were set by reason of his age. Did you get that? He was subject to all of the ravages of old age, just like everyone else. Even though he was a faithful servant of God. So much for the good old "health and wealth" gospel, eh?

God calls us to faithful service, whenever and wherever we can. He does not promise us either health or wealth or comfort or ease. He only promises us himself, which is far, far better than health or wealth.