Faithful

Pastor Luis Quilo and his wife Raquel celebrated 70 years of marriage as well as 80 years in the ministry. The recent celebration was special. Many years have passed since they arrived from Guatemala. I was a young Pastor at Primera Iglesia Bautista del Sur in Pico Rivera, California and hosted them as new immigrants. I reflected on the length of their marriage and service in ministry. The thought kept surfacing "Outstanding faithfulness". It is good to participate in these events and celebrate the sustaining power of our God in the lives of His children. There are many, many others who serve silently and faithfully. Often they are overlooked, ignored and shunned because of their age. Caleb was 85 years old when he asked for the hill country. Difficult assignment, but he was confident in the power of God to achieve victory. Let us not forget to honor and encourage our elder servants as they serve in the sunset period of their lives.