Psalm 90:12 New Living
Translation
“Teach us to realize the brevity of
life, so that we may grow in wisdom.”
Matthew Henry stretches
this verse out for us to expand and make more clear its meaning: “Lord,
teach us to number our days; Lord, give us grace … to consider how few
they are, and how little (time) we have to live in this world.” Consider
that we have just entered into a new calendar year. Now consider that it is 17 years since we
entered into the new millennium.
Consider that 9/11 happened over 15 years ago. Things that seemed so relevant while they
were happening back in the 70’s were nearly 50 years ago. So when the bible cautions us to grow in
godly wisdom so we may realize the briefness of our lives, perhaps we can see
the truth in that statement a little clearer.
We must take the time to take stock in our lives. Now is as good a time as any. Do you listen for the still small voice of
the Holy Spirit during your quiet time with the Lord? Do you seek to know God even as you are
known? Have you made the Lord the most important element in your life or has
something or someone taken his place?
Understand I am not here to judge, that is not my purpose, neither is it
anyone else’s. We are to live like
Christ sharing the gospel with our words and more importantly our lives. Only God can judge us in the eternal court of
morals and ethics.
Having had our sins purged from us by the blood of
Christ, our burden should be light. Do
not start stacking up burdens all over again.
Give them up to the Lord. Look at
your life, past, present and future.
Your legacy will rise like a sweet smelling perfume from the deeds you
do and the souls you lead to Christ.
Have you never led anyone to Christ, then perhaps you are a seed planter
or the one who waters the seed. God brings the harvest so we get no credit for
any of this. It’s all done for the glory of God. Time is short, but not too short to save the
world in Jesus name. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
Resource: The Life Application Study Bible; The Matthew
Henry Commentary of the Bible.
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