Like his father before him and his grandfather before that, Andrew spent his days in and around the Sea of Galilee. By the time Andrew turned six, he probably climbed over every inch of the 26-foot cedar and oak boat his dad sailed.

Circumstances permitting, we expect the elderly to retire and do their own thing. After all, they have worked hard for decades; now they should enjoy the rewards of their labors. We certainly don’t expect them to bear much fruit during this period in their lives.