Old Age and Treachery

My father, The Crunch, has always said: 

Okay. Maybe he didn't say that when he was a youth. I don't remember. He was 35 when I was born and it was a few years before I started "getting" what he was saying.

Thing is, though, there is a bit of truth to this.  Old age and treachery...  Let's call it experience and the ability to think around "the other guy." I offer these as less offensive alternatives for certainly I do not wish to promote treachery (i.e. disloyalty) in anyone!  There is absolutely no substitute for experience.  One can read about, study, investigate, whatever, but without that moving-through moment, the truth is not wholly grasped. (Men can and have written about childbirth, for example, but only a woman who has given birth can tell you what it was like in all the emotional, physical and psychological aspects.)

Youth and agility are good! If you're an athlete and in competition then these are excellent qualities to have!  Whereas they are good, indeed, in competition, they may not be quite so much of a determining factor in, say, a battle. 


I believe we are in a battle.  A war of the Supernatural.  Youth and agility -- radical enthusiasm and stamina, are very useful and valuable, yes! I am not discounting them. But, wisdom is what will win a long, drawn-out conflict, not strength.  If two warriors are fighting and the conflict isn't over very early on, it is the wise warrior who will overcome, for he will know how to harness his resources, how to observe his opponent, and how to strike at the most opportune instant.

Strength is good, yes. As are a quick wit and a willingness to put oneself out there. These are impressive characteristics. Flashy, effective.  But the winner of the battle will often be the one who is quiet.  Observing. One who has lost and has learned.  One who can think around the opponent. 

In a spiritual battle, we will never have the strength to stand up against the Enemy on our own. Pride might dictate that we can, yes.  But wisdom says otherwise. Wisdom says that you need guidance. 


There is no finer Counselor than the One who made you and who knows where you will be fighting today and tomorrow. He knows the battlefield, has given you arms and stands before you.  All you have to do is heed his wisdom.

Old age and treachery overcome youth and agility.  Wisdom over strength.  It may sound contrary, in a war...but...the Supernatural field is governed by different rules. Eternal ones.