Stood up!!

Ok. I'm reading John 8 today and honestly sum it up with the statement "stood up straight". Scripture says that Jesus stood up straight after writing in the sand. He is strong and stands firmly.  How are we at doing that?   Then I pick up on this.  "At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there." (John 8:9 NIV). Hmmmm.  Why does the scriptures point out the oldest first?  Are they the ones that have more hidden issues, they have old religion?  Maybe a once saved always saved mind set (I know in those days there was not saving grace, but today it's different).  Are the elders dealing with more hidden shame or not as passionate about their position?  Maybe they know the truth and yet stay trapped in their legalism?   How are we?  Do we base our faith in how long we have been churched or off if our passion for being born again and renewed everyday?   I'm praying for daily renewal!!  How about you?!  Live it out!!!